Mark T. King

Mark T. King, 62, of Oil City, PA., passed away Friday Jan. 9, 2026 at UPMC-Hamot in Erie

after an extended illness.

Born August 24, 1963 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of Phyllis L. McCartney King and the late Francis Edward King.

Mark was a 1981 graduate of Oil City High School.

He was married on Nov. 13, 2012 to the former Sandy J. Winger and she survives.

Mark had worked as a furnace operator for Electralloy.

He loved going to the cottage in Ahrensville, and especially sitting around the firepit.

Mark enjoyed listening to music, always planted a garden, and enjoyed sharing its bounty with others.

He had a green thumb and enjoyed African Violets.

He enjoyed cooking, baking and canning, and making his own sauerkraut.

A jack of all trades, he enjoyed helping others, even throughout his illness.

A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed watching the Oil City Oilers.

Most of all he loved his grandchildren, and teaching them quirky things that only he would do, like spraying whip cream out of the containers right into their mouths.

In addition to his mother and his wife, he is survived by a son

Nicholas King and his wife Bethany of Oil City

And their children

Logan and Lainey King

A step son

John Wertz II and his wife Laura of Warren and their children Maddy Wertz and John Wertz III

Step daughter

Shannon Ochs and her husband Scott of Haslet, TX.

And their son Lucas Ochs

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters.

Diane Toth and her husband Joe of Oil City

Bill King and his wife Marilyn of Oil City

Steve King and his wife Mia of Apache Junction, AZ.

Judy Groner of Oil City

Frank King and his wife Cindy of Alexandria, VA.

And numerous nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by good friends

Pat and Shirl Joseph of Pittsburgh

And Lucy Stucke of Oil City

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two sons

Sean King and Alex King

And his former wife Lori King.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

A Memorial will be held at a later date.

The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Marks wishes were that memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church, 35 Pearl Ave. Oil City, PA. 16301 , earmarked for the construction of a social hall.

The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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