Obituary of Mark Gammon

Mark D. Gammon ASHTABULA -Mark Dale Gammon, 62, went to be with our Lord May 11, 2022. Mark was born in Landstuhl Army Hospital in Germany on November 29, 1959, to Donald E. and Doris J. Gammon. Mark graduated from Jefferson Area High School in 1977. Mark was employed at the Village of Jefferson Wastewater Plant as an operator before leaving the area to move to Toledo to take employment there in the Water Reclamation Division. Mark would excel at his duties and become responsible for integrating computer systems throughout the division. While in Jefferson Mark would serve his community as a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician as part of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department. Mark was an active member of the First United Church of Christ in Warren Ohio where he served as a Deacon, Elder and the Property Committee Chairman. Mark had a passion for helping people and being part of their lives. He especially liked helping young people and had an affinity for the youth. Throughout his life he would “adopt” youngsters as his “grandchildren” and loved every one of them. Mark was an avid baker; he was known for making dozens of pies at a time for church bake sales. He loved to fish, and the fish loved him, because he never caught any of them. Mark enjoyed wood working, diamond point artwork, and music. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends. Mark married Deborah Michaels in 1981 with who he parented stepchildren Larry and Charlene Michaels. He would later remarry to Laurie Kelly with whom he had a son Aaron M. Gammon. His children and grandchildren were the love of his life. Mark is survived by his father, Donald Gammon (Beverly); sisters, Polly Norberg (Steve), Karen Taft Scott (Jim); brothers, Steven Taft (Cindy), Rev. Gerald Gammon (Marian); son, Aaron Gammon; daughter, Charlene Rought (Jim); many nieces and nephews, his grandchildren, and his special friend Cheyenne Kase. Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Taft; stepfather, Clifford Taft; brothers, Donald E. Gammon Jr., Gary Taft, and son, Larry Michaels. A Celebration of Life will be held at the First United Church of Christ, 280 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday May 18, 2022. Visiting hours will take place from 4:00 to the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in Mark’s honor, First United Church of Christ, 280 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio, 44481. Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio is assisting the family. www.ducro.com