Mark C. Studenic

Mark C. Studenic, 47, of Windy Point Drive, Marietta, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2008.

He was born on November 25, 1961, in Barberton, Ohio, a son of Chuck and Karen (Takacs) Studenic of Copley; 

Mark was a graduate of Copley High School, Class of 1980, and The University of Akron in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.  He was employed by American Electric Power, Muskingum River Plant, where he held various positions until March, 2007, when he was appointed Plant Manager.  He was a member of morning Rotary where he was Past-President. He was a strong leader and a devoted son, husband and father, always putting his family first.  He had many hobbies including gardening, golf, camping, Playing cards, the out of doors, and animals.   He loved his friends and will be sadly missed.

Mark is survived by his wife Gaye whom he married on September 13, 1986; his 2 sons and daughter:  Drew a student of The Ohio State University, Aaron and Sarah who live at home; sisters:  Christy (Glenn) Kaszubski of Copley and Laura (Bryan) Paumier of Wadsworth, OH. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Ann Studenic and Anna Schumann.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 15th, at 11:00 am at Christ United Methodist Church with Reverend Don Archer officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home beginning on Sunday at 2:00 pm with family greeting friends from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8.  Memorial contributions may be made to Arc of Washington County, P.O. Box 1003, Marietta, Ohio 45750.