MARK RUTLEDGE, 51, of Bergholz, OH, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 in Allegheny Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA following a three week illness. He was in the lumber/pallet business most of his working life and enjoyed the outdoors, his dog, Jake and visiting with his Circle Green friends. Mark was born in Canton, OH, July 20, 1955, a son of the late Robert D. Rutledge and Helen (Ray) Rutledge of Bergholz who survives. He is the husband of Elaine (Gregor) Rutledge whom he married May 19, 1979, the proud and loving father of Emilee Rutledge, a student at Ohio State University; and brother to 3 sisters, Tari Rutledge, Chicago, Babs Vahalik and husband Bob of Columbus, and Susan Rutledge and husband Jeff Mabe, of Louisville, KY. Mark's arrangements are private and have been entrusted to the care of the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, Bergholz. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 332 No. 4th St., Steubenville, OH 43952. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.everhartfuneralhomes.com.

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