Harlingen, TX:
John G. Kark, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Harlingen Medical Center.
John was born January 10, 1923 in Canton, Ohio. John retired in 1976 as a Lieutenant from the Ohio State Patrol after 30 years of service.
John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Alice; son, John M. Kark (Rexann) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; daughter, Robin Kark of Martinez, CA; two grandsons, Jonathon Kark (Sherri) of Colorado Springs, CO and Daniel Kark of Dallas, TX; a sister, Elizabeth Klomfahs of Avon, OH; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Martha Lipford of Akron, OH; and sisters-in-law, Beverly Lipford of Harlingen, TX and Wanda Smith of Akron, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Elizabeth Kark and brothers, Frank and Steve.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 10 a.m., at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with Father Jerry Harris, officiating.
For those desiring to do so, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1532 Harlingen, Texas 78550 or a charity of choice.