Mark E. Raines

Funeral Date January 6, 2022

Visitation Wed., Jan. 5 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Bainbridge Twp. funeral home, where a service will be held Thurs., Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. follwed by burial at Shadyside Cemetery. The family requests that masks be worn and social distancing be observed. In lieu of flowers please send a check to the Geauga County Dog Warden 12513 Merritt Road Chardon, OH 44024 or donate online to Wildlife Forever https://www.wildlifeforever.org/store/Memorial-Donation-p102595277. See full notice for details.

MARK E. RAINES, age 63, of Auburn Township.  Beloved husband of Pam Raines (nee May) for 36 years; loving father of Jeff (Mallory)Raines and step-father of Julie (Bergh) Pelto (Justin) and Mindy (Bergh) Wald (Tommy); dearest Papa of Makenna Wald, Riley Pelto, Reese Pelto, Hadley Wald, Jack Pelto and Knox Raines; brother of Dale Raines and Cindi Bindus; preceded in death by brother Dave Raines and parents Marvin and June Raines. Wise-cracking uncle to many.  Mark was a talented Plumber for over 30 years and an amazing Mr. “Fix It”.  He was an avid hunter, loved the outdoors and the “dog whisperer”.  Mark cherished his time with his kids and grandkids. Friends received at the ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 16381 CHILLICOTHE RD. (RT 306), CHAGRIN FALLS, 44023 (2.5 MILES NORTH OF RT. 422), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 FROM 4 – 7 P.M. where services will be held Thursday, January 6 at 10 A.M. followed by burial at Shadyside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please send a check to the Geauga County Dog Warden 12513 Merritt Road Chardon, OH 44024 or donate online to Wildlife Forever https://www.wildlifeforever.org/store/Memorial-Donation-p102595277