Mark Ellrose Peachey
Our beloved Mark Ellrose Peachey, 64, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born Feb. 16, 1959 to Glenn and Bertha (Byler) Peachey. He is survived by his children Theresa (Seth) Peachey Crissman of 500 East Gay Street Harrisonburg VA 22802, Jonathan (Kelsey) Peachey of 2371 W Back Mountain Rd. Belleville, Pa and grandchildren Eliana Lorraine, Isaiah Seth, Ruby Kay, Maria Theresa, Iris Mae, Beau Glenn, and Malachi Mark Thomas. He is also survived by his siblings, Lucille (Tim) Yutzy, Glenda Hartzler, Sharon (Tom) Spicher, Marlene (Herb) Zook, Sheldon (Barb) Peachey, Tim (Marlene) Peachey, Ronda (Mike) Yoder.
Mark was a strong believer, hard worker, and friend to everyone. He spent his life sharing Jesus’ love with everyone around him. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. God called him into ministry as a young man and he served as a pastor in the Mennonite Church and the Church of the Brethren. He also worked on maintenance at Laurelville Mennonite Church Center. He spent his life generously sharing his time and skills with many people. He enjoyed having animals, reading his Bible, watching football, painting, and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
His family will receive friends and a viewing will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Allensville Mennonite Church. The burial will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Locust Grove Cemetery. His funeral service will then be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 3, at Allensville Mennonite Church with Pastors Alan Kauffman & Bob Zook officiating.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Mennonite Central Committee, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501 or to Laurelville Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, Belleville, PA. Online condolences may be offered at: www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.
Psalm 34:17-18 “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in Spirit.”