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Rogers-Mark C. Pine, 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Hospice of the Valleys Hospice House following a recent illness.
Mark was born January 2, 1965 in Salem, a son of the late Emerson and June (Stanonik) Pine and had lived his whole life in the area.
He was a truck driver for 31 years with R&L Carriers in North Lima and in his spare time, he enjoyed working on Harleys and other bikes and Ford trucks.
Mark is survived by his wife of 23 years, Laura (Kotsch) Pine; his daughter, Marci Pine; stepsons, Curtis (Carman) Laughlin and Christopher (Seanna) Smith; his sisters, Debbie (Wayne) Price and Heather (Randy) Wine; brothers, John (Melodie) Pine and Ron Pine; his step grandchildren, Ellinor Laughlin, Alexis Ammon and Kamron Ammon; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Rick Pine.
Following his wishes, no calling hours or funeral services will be observed at this time. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date and will be announced.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home.
Friends may view Mark’s memorial tribute page, share a memory, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com
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