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Mark E. Langenbacher, 73, of Tyrone, passed away Monday. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Charles Duayne and Adelaide (Gates) Langenbacher.
On Feb. 20, 1982, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Tyrone, he married Ann Hagg, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Wesley Langenbacher and Erin (Cody) Logan; three brothers: Lee Langenbacher of Tyrone, David (Karen) Langenbacher of Greensburg and Paul (Julie) Langenbacher of Ithaca, N.Y.; his mother-in-law, Martha Hagg of Tyrone; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mark was a 1971 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. He received a wrestling scholarship to Mansfield University, where he wrestled for a year before transferring to Penn State University to continue his education, graduating with a degree in Turf and Grass Management.
He worked as a grounds manager for several golf courses, as well as Juniata College. He later became a chef and worked for The Casino, Edgewater Acres and Grier School.
He was of the Presbyterian faith.
While in high school, he lettered in wrestling, baseball, track and football. He continued playing sports as an adult, joining softball and bowling leagues. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, bicycling and working in his kitchen.
Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. funeral service Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with David Grazier officiating.
Private interment will be made at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
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