Mark Wayne Eldridge

Mark Wayne Eldridge, age 54, of Canton, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at West Chester Hospital in West Chester, Ohio after a 2-year battle with ALS. Mark was born in Somerset, Kentucky to Wayne Eldridge and Jane Perdue. He was a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was employed by Marathon Petroleum as a process controls engineer.

Mark is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 22 years, Julie (Kline) Eldridge, beloved children Ryan (20), Sarah (18), Katie (14) and Emily (14), father Wayne (Sharlene) Eldridge, mother Jane (Gary) Perdue, brother Richard (Vonda) Eldridge, in-laws Phyllis Kline, Benjamin (Rebekah) Kline and Kevin (Carie) Kline and nieces and nephews Olivia Eldridge, and Noah, Micah, and Ruby Kline. Mark is preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Kline.

Mark’s quiet, patient nature was loved by all. His children were his greatest joy. Whether supporting them in their various activities or making memories on family adventures, Mark’s favorite days were spent with them. He cherished every moment with family and friends, especially cheering on his Kentucky Wildcats and reminiscing over old stories that always filled the room with laughter. After his ALS diagnosis, Mark’s greatest desire was to keep living each day to the fullest. He continued to fight the good fight with optimism and humor. His battle with ALS was a picture of bravery, resilience, and a quiet strength that came from his unwavering faith in God.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Oct 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at The North Canton Chapel, 715 Whittier Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather for desserts. A Celebration of Life will also be held November 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Science Hill Trinity Church, 811 Stanford St., Science Hill, KY 42553.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Team Gleason (teamgleason.org) or Compassionate Care ALS (ccals.org), both of which support individuals and families battling ALS.