Mark A. Smith, 46, of Laurel, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Born in Scranton, PA, he was a son of Milton L. and Ruth Benke Smith and the husband of Debbie Schirra Bentler Smith. He was a member of Lighthouse Church in Laurel where he served as a board member. Before his move to Delaware, he was a member of the Peckville Assembly of God Church. Mark graduated from Technical High School in 1981 before attending the University of Scranton and Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. He worked as a machine operator for McKinney Manufacturing in Scranton and was also an accomplished mason. His special loves were his greyhound, "Jimi" and music. Playing his guitars and serving as a worship leader in his church made him very happy. He was loved by his family and friends, and will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by his sister, Amy Garrison and her husband, Garance; a nephew, Colin Costello; a niece, Avery Garrison; a step-daughter, Tina Woodard and her husband Mike; and two step-grandchildren, Tyler Schirra and Lexis Woodward. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Russell and Lillian Smith and his maternal grandparents, Gerald and Ruth Benke. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Peckville Assembly of God in Blakely, Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Peckville Assembly of God, 3364 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Blakely, PA 18447. Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.