HOWARD – Mark James, 63, of Howard passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center following complications of a stroke. Mark was born on July 23, 1958, in Cleveland to the late Bernard and Dorothy James.
On Sept. 20, 1985, he married Barbara Budusky at the St. Leo the Great Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and together they shared 36 years of marriage. Mark honorably served his community as a Cleveland firefighter for 33 years.
His survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Barbara; beautiful daughters Michelle (Kevin) Butts and Julianne (Anthony) Lewin; beloved brother Dr. Michael (Wendy) James and charming sister Bonnie James; and beloved brothers-in-law William Budusky (Violet) and James Budusky (Karen). Also left to cherish his memory is his adored granddaughter, Annabelle Butts, who was the absolute light of his life; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Best friends of Mark and Barbara’s, Jeff and Linda Friedman have been left heartbroken with his passing.
The funeral mass will be held at St. Leo the Great parish in Cleveland on Jan. 29, with a celebration of life to follow at the Union House, 2713 Brookpark Road, Parma. Times have not been confirmed yet.
A memorial celebration of Mark’s life for his Apple Valley family and friends will be held on his birthday in July. Details for that service to follow.
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