Mark Sylvester

August 31, 1955 - March 24, 2026 (70 years old)

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Mark Sylvester

August 31, 1955 - March 24, 2026 (70 years old)

Columbia, Maryland

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Mark Sylvester Obituary

In loving memory of Mark Sylvester of Columbia, Maryland, born in Columbia, South Carolina, who departed this world on March 24, 2026 at the age of 70. Mark leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Sylvester to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Col. Allan T. Sylvester and Ginger Sylvester; and his sister Kathleen Sylvester. He is survived by: his wife Pat Rynn; his son Michael Sylvester (Megan); his grandchildren, John and Kathleen; his daughter Kate Roche (John); his grandchildren, Ellie and Annie; his son Tim Sylvester (Courtney); and his siblings, Lori Sullivan and Scott Sylvester.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to World Central Kitchen (https://donate.wck.org*jbha35*_gcl_au*MjM1MDUyNTAwLjE3NzQ1Mjg2NDU.*_ga*MTA4MjU3ODcyNC4xNzYxMjI1NTkx*_ga_5WKVY8503C*czE3NzQ1Mjg2NDUkbzIkZzAkdDE3NzQ1Mjg2NDUkajYwJGwwJGgw) or the Vinco scholars at Gonzaga College High School, organizations close to his heart.

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March 30, 2026

David Palasits wrote a sympathy message

“To Pat and the entire Sylvester Family, I am sorry indeed for your loss. I met Mark in 2010 when he first participated in the Appalachia Service Project. I had the gift of his friendship and presence most recently at an O's game on 9/24/2025. The following day, he went to a game with his daughter and two of the grandkids that ended with a walk-off hit. He was a smart, insightful man of service. He loved his family deeply. I was glad to lector with him at 11:30 mass.”

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Mar 30

Visitation

Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Mar 31

Mass

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Wilde Lake Interfaith Center)
10431 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

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Mar 31

Burial

St. John's Cemetery
3480 St Johns Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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