Mark E. Decker

Mark E. Decker, 59, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Tuesday Nov. 21, 2017 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Mark was born Jan. 10, 1958 in Weirton, WV, son of the late George and Carolyn (Kellar) Decker.

He was retired from Arcelor Mittal Steel Corp., where he had worked in the Tin Mill.

Mark was Catholic by faith and was a Bando Karate Instructor, Fifth Level Black Belt.

In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his step-son, Chayne Haynes and by his son-in-law, Billy Kerr.

Surviving is his wife, Julie A. (Pope) Decker whom he married on March 13, 2010; his daughter, Rachael Kerr and her fiancé Jonathan Plohal; his son, Casey (Amanda) Decker all of Wintersville, OH; his two grandchildren, Madison and Samuel Kerr; his two sisters, Pamela (Rich) Brooks and Kristie (Shane) Stinespring; his brother, Dave (Melanie) Decker all of Steubenville; his mother-in-law, Yvonne ‘Bonnie’ Pope of Steubenville and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday Nov. 26, 2017 from 2 - 6 pm at the J. E. Foster Funeral Home 701 Findley St. in Toronto, OH. His funeral service will be held on Monday at 12 noon at the funeral home. Additional visitation on Monday from 10 am til time of Mark’s service.

Memorial donations may be directed to: Matt Alterio Family and Friends (MAFF) Foundation 175 Waterdam Rd. McMurray, PA 15317 www.maff.foundation

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