Mark J. Kleback
Born: Sat., Apr. 18, 1964
Died: Wed., Jun. 3, 2015
Visitation
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sun., Jun. 07, 2015
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sun., Jun. 07, 2015
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC.
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Mon., Jun. 08, 2015
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 AM Mon., Jun. 08, 2015
Location: Immaculate Conception Church
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Mark J. Kleback, 51, of West Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Celtic Hospice and Home Health, Geisinger South Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Kingston, he was the son of Joseph Kleback, Exeter and the late Evelyn Mislan Kleback.
Mark was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston.
He was a 1982 graduate of Wyoming Area School District, and received a Bachelors of Science degree in 1985 from Bloomsburg University. He continued to earn his Masters degree from Marywood University.
Mark had worked as a computer systems analyst for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., prior to his illness.
Mark was very active in his community through the years as president of the Exeter Lions Little League, leader of St. Cecilia's Church Youth Group, Drama parent, and coach of numerous sports teams despite his children's lack of athletic talent. Mark was a prominent member of his neighborhood and loved to walk his dog, Lucy. He was known to the kids as "Mark the Dad" in order to avoid confusion with his son, "Mark the Brother." Mark was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend, loved for his sense of humor and kindness. He loved to tease the ones he loved, and he loved his wife very, very much.
Mark was preceded in death in by his mother, Evelyn in 2012, and his brother Stephen J. in 2001.
Surviving in addition to his father, Joseph, are his loving wife of 30 years, the former Donna Bonfanti and children: Mark and Maria, both of New York City.
Also surviving are a brother Joseph and his wife Daria, Wyoming and a sister Carol and her husband Chris Weale, Warminster, Pa; along with his beloved nieces and nephews: Angela and Joseph Kleback, Lindsay and Meghan Weale, and Olivia and Justin Fargiano.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:30am at Corpus Christi Parish in Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. The Msgr. John Sempa, pastor will be celebrant.
Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House; 3940 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Checks can be made out to Trustees of UPenn. Please include Mark's name in the memo line.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
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Will Rideout
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Posted Thu June 04, 2015
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To Donna and Family;
I was so saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I will always remember his laugh and his hard work ethic. I'll never forget the joke I played on Mark the time he shot a rubber band at me and I came to work the next day with an eye patch and told him this huge sob story of surgery and then took the patch off and laughed. You told him he deserved it. My prayers are with you and the children. May God's strength and comfort be with you and may His love over shadow you as you go through this difficult time.
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Theresa Kelly
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Posted Thu June 04, 2015
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Mrs. Kleback,
I was so heartbroken for you when I heard the news. As one of your Facebook friends, I - of course - realized how ill your husband was. I thought you and your family were so strong throughout the entire thing.
I'm a senior in college, and you're still one of my top 5 favorite teachers I've ever had (from seventh grade). I know the school will stand by you, and I hope you can find comfort in that.
-Theresa Kelly
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Jim and Terri Zezza
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Posted Thu June 04, 2015
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We are so sorry to hear of Marks passing. We have not seen him in such a long time. The family is in our prayers. Mark was a kind and gentle soul. We will miss him deeply.
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Cynthia & Michael Ruane
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Posted Fri June 05, 2015
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Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Kleback and Bonfanti families on the loss of your son, husband, father and friend, Mark. He defined the best qualities of each and every one of those titles. We know your faith in God and strength of character, along with the support of your loving family, will guide you through this very great loss. All our love to each and every one of you.
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Andrea and Dave Conti
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Posted Fri June 05, 2015
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Donna, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Margie Norwood
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Posted Fri June 05, 2015
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My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. I am the teacher from Pittston Area who met you in the Transplant House kitchen. Know that you and your family will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Margie.
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Columbia Stelma
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Posted Fri June 05, 2015
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Please accept my deepest regrets at the loss of your husband.
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colleen shiloski
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Posted Sat June 06, 2015
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Dear Joe and family,
Very shocked and sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
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Cynthia & Michael Ruane
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Posted Sat June 06, 2015
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Our sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful son, husband, father, brother and friend. Mark completely defined the meaning of each and everyone of those titles.
We know that your deep faith in God, along with the support of your loving family and the countless beautiful memories of Mark that you share, will help you through this very sad time.
All our love to both the Kleback and Bonfanti families.
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PJ Tabit
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Posted Sun June 07, 2015
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I have so many happy memories of my involvement with the St. Cecilia's Youth Group. The Klebacks gave so generously of their time and talents to make that happen for me and so many others. Those experiences, and knowing Mr. Kleback, have certainly left an imprint on me.
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
PJ Tabit
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Megan Bonomo
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Posted Sun June 07, 2015
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Mrs. Kleback and family,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember Mr. Kleback's warm smile and friendly face walking Lucy around the neighborhood.
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Gary and Judy Jordan
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Posted Sun June 07, 2015
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Donna,
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. May he rest peacefully in God's arms. You and your family our thoughts and prayers.
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Jim Berrettini
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Posted Wed June 10, 2015
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Dear Donna,
Deepest condolences. Keeping you and the kids in prayers. Mark was kind and funny, genuinely magnanimous. Praying for him, hoping that he'll return the favor.
Jim
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