Mark D Ulbrich

Mark Douglas Ulbrich, 57, of Meadville, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. He was born January 10, 1955, in Meadville, a son of William J. Ulbrich and Marian C. Hough Ulbrich. Mark and his 30 year companion Kathleen Jones Ulbrich were married on November 6, 2011. Mark was a Meadville High School graduate, was employed as a Union Millwright and owned Talon Precision Sharpening. He was a member of the New Beginnings Church of God. Mark was a decorated Marine Corp. veteran. He served in many volunteer capacities for veteran organizations and other civic action groups. For years he served the American Legion Post 111 as Junior Vice Commander, Post Adjutant, Post Finance Officer, Service Officer, as a member of the Funeral Honor Guard team, placing flags and veteran's graves, and selling poppies. Mark also served the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 79 as Adjutant, Treasurer and Service Officer. He also served and assisted the Memorial Day Committee for a number of years both on the committee and as an expediter when things needed to be delivered or returned to storage. He worked for a number of years assisting the Central Blood Bank in their efforts for blood collection. He also participated in Green Energy Research for the community. He loved his dog Patches and his cat Miss Kitty. He is survived by his father William J. Ulbrich of Meadville, his wife Kathleen Ulbrich of Meadville; two sons Christopher P. Jones and his companion Tasha Renee Neal of Summersville, WV; Kevin A. Jones of Meadville; two grandchildren Conor and Halie Neal; two sisters Kelle Lyn Consla and Karen Sue Ulbrich both of Meadville. He was preceded in death by his mother. The family will be receiving family and friends on Thursday at the New Beginnings Church of God from 10am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Rev. Harold Ferraro. Military Honors will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. at the church by American Legion Post 111. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 79, 1081 Morgan Village, Meadville, PA 16335. Please sign the guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street.