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Mark Jefferson

October 23, 1935 — April 7, 2023

Mark Jefferson, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Theodore and Pearl (Rutt) Jefferson. He was preceded by his spouse Joyce Jefferson, brothers Joseph and Theodore and sisters Betty, Blanche, Honey and Virginia. He was in the Pennsylvania National Guard from June 1953-June 1957. Mark worked for Morris Black & Sons, Hellertown Manufacturing (Champion Spark Plug) and Visteon Corporation (Ford Motor Company). Mark was a flat track motorcycle enthusiast and avid racer. He passed his love for flat track racing onto his sons and enjoyed traveling with them to different racetracks throughout the entire east coast. He had many stories to share from their travels. He also enjoyed bowling in his younger years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Mark Jefferson Jr., and Michael Jefferson and wife Tracey, step- daughter, Michelle Rumfield, brother, Leroy Jefferson, and grandchildren, Shane Jefferson, Kylee Shivok, Pamela Cerami, and his 3 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 15th from 11 AM-12 PM at Connell Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 12 PM. Burial will be at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Cemetery
Union Cemetery of Hellertown
85 Main St.
Hellertown PA 18055
US

Viewing
Saturday, April 15, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 E. Broad St.
Behtlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral Service
Saturday, April 15, 2023
12:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 E. Broad St.
Behtlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531

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