Mark Schaas, 55, passed away in his home surrounded by his wife of almost 30 years, family, and friends. After a valiant, three year, battle with cancer he is now pain free, in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his wife Gina (Butchelle) Schaas, of Chewton, married June 8, 1991; Three children, Nikki (Ryan Hopkins) Sutter-Ierino, of Ellwood; Brandi (Roger Williams) Schaas of Chewton; and Luke (Nia) Schaas of Ellwood. His grandchildren; Julian Schaas, Lena, Marco Ierino, Logan and Tyler Hopkins. His siblings, Richard (Tammy) Schaas of Volant, Andrea Schaas of New Castle; and Mary Beth (Tim) Wynn of New Castle. His father James (Janet) Schaas, of Chewton; Mother in law, Georgia Powell, of Chewton. His faithful dog Augie, AKA little brown dog, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Kay Schaas of New Castle. Father in law William Powell of Chewton, Grandparents Willliam (Elizabeth) Ford of New Castle and Andrew (Mary) Schaas of New Castle.
He enlisted in the Marines January 1985 until April 1991 where he acted as a Sergeant, in the Gulf War. He also served in the Air National Guard in Pittsburgh from 2002-2010 as a Master Sergeant in Iraq.
He worked at the Lawrence County Jail as an assistant Warden and then acting Warden. He then transitioned his career with the Defense Counterintelligence Security Administration as a Senior Computer Analyst, before retiring in 2020. He enjoyed hunting, all things gun related, gardening, woodworking, camping and computers. Above all, he loved spending time with his children and grandbabies.
He was a member of Grace Community Church in Cranberry Township, where he served on the security team. Mark had a calling placed on his heart to bring as many people to Christ as he possibly could during his time on this earth. His faith amplified through everything that he did, and he was truly a faithful servant.
The family is planning a memorial that will take place at Grace Community Church. Donations are welcome to be made to the Church in his name, along with the Autism Society which was so near and dear to his heart.
Mark was such a wonderful caring loving man. He saw good in every person he came into contact with. We love you Mark and will miss you. Memories we have made throughout your lifetime will help guide us through these difficult times. RIP
Gina and family, Our Deepest Sympathy to you. No words can provide you comfort after such a loss. Only knowing he is at Peace.
Gina, Nikki, Luke, and Brandi and grandchildren. What a legacy for Mark to leave too all of you!!! In his passing, he sure left all of us in Awe. We witnessed his strength, his Courage; and his LOVE for GOD, his Family, his Friends and the LOVE he had for his Country. We will miss you Mark….Till we meet again. RIP Mark
Hold on too the Memories!!!!!!!