Mark R. McCreary, 54, Lancaster, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012, at home. He is survived by girlfriend, Kim York; children, Dawn (Michael) Metcalf of Newark, Alisha Carpenter of Indiana and Jeremy McCreary of McArthur; grandchildren, Mia, Emma and Michael II Metcalf; sisters, Sandy (Tim) Randolph, Debbie (Pat) Wyne, Linda (Tony) Grandstaff, Kendra Crago; step sister, Kelly (Mont) Hill of North Carolina; brothers, Kevin McCreary, Scott McCreary and Shawn McCreary; step-mother, Diane McCreary and many nieces and nephews. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Kenny & Vera McCreary and niece, Heather McCreary. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Shalom United Methodist Church, 4925 Plum Rd, Carroll, Ohio. The family requests donations to OSU James Cancer Hospital. Arrangements by O R Woodyard Funeral Home.