Mark E. VanKirk 63 of Scenery Hill died Tuesday July 04, 2023 at home.  He was born in Mt. Lebanon on May 06, 1960, son of Ronald C. and Janet L. Lindley VanKirk.  He was a 1978 graduate of South Fayette High School.  He spent his entire working career at Ritchey Metals Co.  He was a member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glyde.  He loved  riding his motorcycle, keeping it clean and detailed, as well as attending Bike Weeks.  He loved to polish anything that he could make shine.  Mark enjoyed maintaining his home and yard, especially mowing the lawn. He was a self-taught electrician, in which he enjoyed putting to use in his many projects. He also liked to spend time camping and spending time with his friends.  On November 02, 1985 he married Janet L. Lynn VanKirk with whom he shared his life with until her passing on August 30, 2013.  He is survived by his daughter Miranda VanKirk (fiancé Jordan Barnhart) sister-in-law Yvonne Plute (Martin) two nieces Carli Stay and Kelsey Sevcik, father-in-law Kemp "Junior" Lynn.  Family and friends will be received Friday from 2-8p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington.  Funeral services will be held Saturday July 8, 2023 in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church 21 Church Road Scenery Hill, PA 15360 at 11:00a.m. with Rev. William B. Henry Jr. officiating.   Interment will follow in Scenery Hill Cemetery.   Mark requested a motorcycle procession.  Anyone wishing to participate in this please meet at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:00a.m.  An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com