Mark Garber Sr, age 66, of Greentown passed away at home on August 11, 2025. He was born May 17, 1959, in Akron to Trent and Shirley (Lambes) Garber and graduated from North Canton Hoover High School, class of 1978. Mark dedicated his life serving others, he spent over 30 years at Mercy Medical Center working in a variety of roles. His passion was serving his community through the Greentown Fire Department as a firefighter/EMT, and he served as chief for a 10-year period. Mark loved his old cars and enjoyed time wrenching on his various cars throughout the years. He was a beloved "Pop Pop" to his grandkids and loved his time with each of them.

Mark is preceded in death by his father Trent W. Garber and brother Trent D. Garber.

Mark is survived by his mother Shirley Garber; his wife and middle school sweetheart, Patti Garber; kids Amanda (Michael) Tressler, Megan (Blair) Zimmerman, Mark (fiancée Megan Haas) Garber, and Jimmy (Shawna) Stokoe; grandchildren Samuel, Calvin, Missouri, Adrian, Adalynn, Lewis, Elliana, Zane, Lilly, and Emery.

Calling hours will be Monday, August 18, 2025, from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Arnold Funeral Home at 1517 Market Ave N.

Stark County Firefighter Last Alarm Service will begin at 1 PM in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stark County Fire Fighters, Compassion Delivered, or C.H.I.P (Canines Helping Independent People)