Mark Stabolepszy

Mark Stabolepszy, 65, of Leesport, passed away suddenly, on Saturday, September 13, 2025,

while visiting his hunting cabin in New York.

Born January 20, 1960 in Reading, he was the son of the late Theodore and Filomena

(Pettinato) Stabolepszy. He and his wife, Phyllis H. (Hartz) Stabolepszy, recently celebrated

their 40th wedding anniversary on September 7th .

Mark was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, a loving husband, dedicated father, doting

grandfather, intentional friend, and loyal colleague. Mark dedicated himself to his family and

community as he raised 4 children, faithfully ran a character club for inner-city Reading

children and sought to build meaningful connections with those who crossed his paths by

always welcoming them into his home for meals and thoughtful conversations. Mark's

relationship with Jesus flowed out into the love and time he gave his children. He spent

evenings playing card games; read tirelessly to his children before bedtime; left work early for

countless swim meets, field hockey games, tennis matches and track meets; and quarterbacked

countless backyard family football games. Growing up in Reading and graduating from

Reading High School, Mark maintained a close relationship with his high school friends that

carried through adulthood.

When Mark transitioned to Trinity Bible Fellowship in 2014, he threw himself into building

relationships and making an impact. Mark served as Chairman of the Elder Board for the past

six years and spearheaded the church expansion from 2022-23, which he considered the greatest

way in which God used him during his short time on this earth, second to raising his children.

He and Phyllis also ran a Monday night Bible memory group for young adults seeking a deeper

and personal relationship with Jesus where they fed them dinner, memorized scripture and

created a space for honest discussion and sharing.

Working 41 years for the engineering consulting firm, Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, Mark served

in various roles and capacities as he sought to mentor, connect with, and impact everyone he

worked with throughout his lengthy career. Mark cared diligently about the details and the

people behind those details and always led by doing.

Mark had many passions. He dedicated his fall and winter months to hunting and gentleman

farming at his cabin in New York where he planted fields, read classic literature in the evenings

and enjoyed the solitude of the woods. He always had a bag of books at the ready for

grandchildren and invited friends and family along to enjoy classical music concerts at the

Reading Symphony Orchestra. Mark always had a hug, a listening ear and a word of wisdom

for those around him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Phyllis, are his four children, Paige H. Stabolepszy, Manheim,

Hannah S. Edwards, wife of Mark P. Edwards, Bethlehem, Jill S. Stauffer, wife of Joshua K.

Stauffer, Manheim, and Clay H. Stabolepszy, husband of Mary Grace (Harris) Stabolepszy,

Pricetown. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gemma, Pippa, Julia, Naomi, Lydia,

Hope, Tabitha, Titus, Mercy, Wesley, Callum, Esther, and Philip, by his sisters, Ann Rosato,

Reading, and Mary Lecce, Covington, LA, and by many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Badamo.

A viewing for Mark will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:30 am

followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am at Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, 220 Main St,

Blandon, with Pastor Dan Williams officiating.

An additional viewing for Mark will be held on Friday evening, September 19, 2025 from 6:00

to 8:00 pm at Walbert Funeral Home & Crematory, 14390 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood.

Burial will take place privately with his family.

Walbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Mark and his

family at this difficult time. Messages of comfort and sympathy can be offered to Phyllis and

her family at www.WalbertFuneralHome.com.