On Saturday, November 26, 2022, Marcus (Mark) Forte, loving son of Susan and Jake Whetstone of Schuylkill Haven and Ralph Forte of Saint Clair, passed away after a brave difficult battle with esophageal cancer at the age of 46.
Born in Pottsville, PA on January 5, 1976. Originally from Port Carbon and Willow Grove, PA. A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, McCann School of Business and Alvernia. Mark held an associated degree in computer science. A self-processed computer geek, Mark held various positions in IT at Kutztown University and taught at Berks Technical. His last position was as a driver for UPS Willow Grove, which he loved.
An avid exercise enthusiast, Mark found solace in long bike rides and runs, competing in various feats of endurance including Pocono Half Iron Man, Triathlons, Warrior Runs and Spartan Races. He also had a special love of playing golf. In his downtime, Mark was usually spending time with family and friends sharing his favorite foods- pizza, ice cream, cheeseburgers, and entertaining everyone with his passionate and comical story telling. Mark will be remembered for his quick wit, huge heart, outrageous Halloween costumes, and his sense of humor.
Mark was preceded in death by his brother Sean Forte, maternal grandparents Michael and Florence Kritak, paternal grandparents Joseph and Dora Forte, and best friends George Honse and Jesse Lishman.
In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by sister Tanya Keister (Chad), Apex, NC; brother Ryan Whetstone, Moosic; nieces: Hannah and Ruby Keister, Apex, NC; nephews: Chase, Carter, and Cole Whetstone, Moosic; aunts: Kathy Kritak and Michelle Gerstenfield, both of Port Carbon; Afra Lynn Gerstenfield, Atlanta, GA; and uncle Pat Forte, Minersville.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon on Saturday December 3rd at 11am, with Pastor Chris Rothharpt officiating.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visit with the family on Saturday morning from 9-11am at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mark to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA 19529; www.hawkmountain.org
Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com