Peter Twark, Jr.

Peter Twark, Jr., 94 of Rootstown, passed away Monday September 9, 2024, at the Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge, Ohio.  He was born April 27, 1930, in Ravenna, Ohio, to the late Peter and Mary (Kuhar) Twark, Sr.  Mr. Twark retired in 1989 as the manager for Goodyear Commercial Tire Production.  He was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Church in Rootstown, was a life member of the Deerfield American Legion, the Kent Elks and the Ravenna Moose.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lucy Twark on Nov. 23, 2004, and his brother Johnny Twark.  Survivors include his children Cathy Poling, Mark (Mary Ann) Twark, Patricia Thibault, Daniel (Debra) Twark, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and siblings Allan Twark, Marilyn Craven, Richard Twark and Barbara Parisian.  Calling hours will be Sunday September 15, 2024, from 5PM to 7PM at the Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel.  Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2024, at St. Peter of the Fields Church in Rootstown with Fr. Kevin Bertleff officiating. All those planning to attend, please meet at the church. Mr. Twark will be laid to rest with military honors at Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, Ohio.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Portage County APL, Deerfield American Legion or St. Peter of the Fields Church.  Please visit www.sscfuneralhomes.com to share a memory, offer a condolence or light a candle.