Mark Clendenning Sr., 65

EAST LIVERPOOL – Mark Clendenning Sr., of East Liverpool, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home. He was 65 years old.

Born in East Liverpool, January 26th, 1960, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Bartram Lyons. A resident of East Liverpool most of his life, he worked as a laborer at Homer Laughlin China. Mark had a gift for making people laugh and was always ready with a joke or funny story to tell and he loved to fish. Above all else, he was a proud uncle who adored his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his sister, Clair Russell (Neil Smith), of Wellsville; and a brother, Edward Lyons, of Wellsville. He also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews: Emma Smith; Jerrica Vella and her husband, Dom, and their son, Stone; Zachary Russell and his children Aiden and Lakeyn; Michelle Leek and her husband, Brandon, and their children Faith (and her son Jagg) Hope, Brandon Jr., and Brady; Bruce Bartram Jr.; Jessica Lyons, Jordan Lyons, and Jenna Lyons; and a very close cousin Ronnie Bartram.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in a death by his son, Mark A. Clendenning Jr., and cousin Bruce Bartram Sr.

Kelly Powell will conduct a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 30th at the Dawson Funeral Home. Friends may visit two hours prior to the service.

Following the service, family and friends will gather at the Dawson Family Center for fellowship.