Mark was a man of integrity, who did what needed to be done. He took care of his family and was always there for them. He was a brother, father, ''Popop'', and school teacher. He loved to walk, run and distance bike rides, once riding from McGhee to Arkansas Post for a fun Sunday morning. He loved to collect all manner of curious items. Mark was also a lifelong Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan. He was selfless and stubborn, and deeply loved by his family. Mark also loved music, playing guitar, and writing songs. He was a published poet. Mark had a tremendous love for his grandchildren. He was a man of the Catholic faith. Mark is survived by: a daughter Sarah Pasterniak and husband Caleb Burger, their children, Autumn Murray-Pasterniak and Norah Burger of El Dorado, a daughter Jennifer Nicolle (Nikki) Holloway and husband Bill and their children Jackson and Jagger of Austin, Texas; a sister, Nancy Ward of Little Rock; a brother David Pasterniak and wife Brenda of Shirley, Arkansas, a brother Bob Pasterniak and wife Mary of Leeland, North Carolina; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel, with the service celebrating his life following at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Please visit www.stephensondearman.com to sign Mark's guestbook.
Condolences(9)
Robert Pasterniak
Leland, NC Sunday, April 3, 2022 Miss this brother of mine. Enjoyed talking to him every week.Sincerely Bob Pasterniak 🙏🏻❤️😒
Amanda Meier
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 13, 2022 Man I will miss him he was a great teacher I loved going to his class when he taught me in my 7th grade yearMary King
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 9, 2022 I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I worked with him at Drew Central. We both taught and drove buses. I enjoyed his quirky sense of humor. Too, he was my sister-in-law's neighbor, friend and driver. She loved Mark very much. She had a very strong personality and Mark would tell her exactly what he thought and she would meekly take his scolding her. He visited her in the nursing home and mourned her when she died. Mark was unique--never dull-- but had a tender heart. I know many whose lives he affected. My condolences to his family.Susan Cossey
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 8, 2022 I was saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. I knew him when he worked at Drew Central. Prayers for the family.Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Sarah and Autumn...I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a great guy and a great friend. Prayers for your peace and comfort at this sad and difficult time.Diann Nowlen
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Sarah and Autumn,I'm so sorry. I always enjoyed seeing him through the years. He will be missed.
barbara perkins
Malvern, AR Tuesday, March 8, 2022 I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I taught with him for many years at McGehee. I had great respect for him especially the time he spent with Wiley. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He will be missed. He was a true educator.Barbara Hardin
Sherry Myers
Monticello, AR Monday, March 7, 2022 Mark was a good guy and he was sweet person .he was a friendly person.and everyone love himAl, Cindy and Nick Barajas
Monticello, AR Monday, March 7, 2022 So sorry for your loss. Mr Pasterniak was Nick's bus driver for years and a great friend of the family. He will be missed..