Mark Covert Obituary

Mark D. Covert, father, grandfather, brother

WIRT - Mark D. Covert, 60, of 2269 West Notch Road, Town of Wirt, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (June 24, 2025) at home.

Born May 31, 1965, in Cuba, he was a son of Donald F. and Iris M. Hosmer Covert.

Mark was a graduate of Richburg Central School, Class of 1984, and was proud to be a Richburg Bearcat. While in high school he was on the basketball team.

After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1985-1988. While enlisted, he was a truck driver and received the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Letter of Appreciation and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Throughout his life he worked in asbestos remediation, logging and as a welder. He last worked as a welder for API in Arcade until it closed.

He was a lifelong Raiders fan and enjoyed shooting darts and pool, but most of all was a dedicated family man.

He is survived by his longtime loving companion, Karen Mott of Wirt; two sons, Justin D. (Heather) Covert of Belfast and Nicholas D. (Christine) Covert of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Shauna Covert of South Carolina; three stepdaughters, Rachel Rogers, April Mott and Emily Mott, all of Bolivar; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, John (Shannon) Covert of Cameron Mills and Ronald Covert of Las Vegas; four sisters, Sandra Covert, Elaine Covert and Terri Covert, all of Las Vegas, Nev., and Donna (Chris) Kriebel of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Donnie Covert.

Services will be private and burial with military honors will be in Bath National Cemetery, Bath.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.