Mark J. Andreas age 79 Route 28 Brockway, PA died on Monday, October 26, 2026 at his residence.
Born on February 11, 1947 in Wilkinsburg, PA; he was the son of the late Stephen and Mercedes Heckel Andreas. On July 12, 1969 he was married to Mary C. Goettler and she survives.
Mark was a former Steel Mill worker but he was primarily employed as a Loss Prevention Officer for the G.C. Murphy Co, Ames and McCrory's stores. Before retiring, he worked at Brookville Glove as a press operator.
He was a member of St. Tobias Church in Brockway. Mark proudly served in Vietnam with the United States Army's 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in the Central Highlands, advising Montagnard forces. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion, the V.F.W; and the Vietnam Veterans of America. Mark was always interested in U.S. and world history. He enjoyed watching old movies, had a particular gift for repurposing everyday items, and was incredibly proud of his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Michelle (Christopher) Casey of DuBois; a son Mark W. (Iyna) Andreas of Slippery Rock, PA; a brother Brian (Sandy) Andreas of Charleston, SC; grandchildren Peter (Autumn) Casey of Chesapeake, VA; Sarah Casey of Los Angeles, CA; Olivia Andreas of Pittsburgh and John (Empress) Andreas of Bloomington, Indiana; a great granddaughter Celeste Casey and a great grandson Hassan Andreas. He was preceded in death by his older brother Stephen and his youngest brother Blase.
There will be no public visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 4 at 11:00 AM at St. Tobias Church in Brockway with Fr. John Detisch presiding. Burial will be in St. Tobias Cemetery in Brockway. Full Military Honors will be conducted by Parson-Marnati Post #95 of the American Legion.
Memorial donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America at vva.org/donate-2/ or the Brockway Ambulance 1147 Cherry Street Brockway, PA 15824.
