Mark Allan Blanchard

Mark Allan Blanchard, age 46 of Columbus passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1971 in Martins Ferry, Ohio son of Allan and Jacqueline Blanchard. Mark attended Bridgeport schools, then at age 15, Job Corps, Pittsburgh, for Culinary school. He never married or had his own children, but was a father figure to many. He worked in Manufacturing and Distribution in Columbus. Mark is survived by his father, Allan Blanchard, and six siblings; Charmon (Chris) Richardson, Charlotte (Terrence) Hamler, Bruce (Sue) Blanchard, Bianca Blanchard, Tate Blanchard, and Chad (Johanna) Wilke. Saturday, December 2, 2017 a memorial event will be held at the Mclure Hotel, 1200 Market St. Wheeling, WV. at 2:00 pm.