Mark Steven Irving
November 17, 1959 – March 29, 2024
Mark Steven Irving, 64, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed away on March 29, 2024, at his home. Mark was born on November 17, 1959 in Washington, D.C. to Claude Rucker and Genevieve Hope (Compton) Irving. Mark grew up in Riverton, West Virginia, and graduated from Circleville High School class of 1979. He served as a paramedic in Grant County, West Virginia, for many years, and upon moving to Maryland in 1985 he earned his class B commercial driver’s license and began his career driving tractor trailers and hauling heavy equipment. He married Ellen Bloodsworth in 1986 and together they raised their two children, Stephanie, and Steven. Mark was a gun enthusiast, and spent much of his free time fishing and hunting, especially in his home state of West Virginia, which he loved all his life along with his American Eskimo canine companions, Jake, Snowflake, and Cooper.
Mark is survived by his beloved wife Ellen Bloodsworth Irving of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland; daughter Stephanie Irving Shaw and her husband Stack Everett Shaw; son Steven Claude Irving and his wife Chelsea Elizabeth Irving; grandchildren Shaelyn, Samuel, and Saylor Shaw, Maverick, and Anabelle Irving; sister Marilynn Lamborne and her husband Larry Lamborne; niece Christine Apthorp and her husband Connor Apthorp, and several cousins. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Genevieve Irving, and uncle George Compton.
Visitation
Sunday, April 7, 2024
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department
8536 Bayside Road
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Services
Sunday, April 7, 2024
2:00 P.M.
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department
8536 Bayside Road
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
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3 Apr 2024
11:50am
Ellen, so very sorry to hear about Mark…my condolences to the whole family…
Pat & Bob Merrow
City
Owings
State
Maryland
14 Apr 2024
4:04pm
We were sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. You and family have our deepest sympathy
City
Circleville
State
Wv
3 Apr 2024
12:26pm
So very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies!
City
Columbia
State
Md
3 Apr 2024
12:41pm
So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I’m sure Uncle Bud was waiting for Mark at the gates. Steve and Mary (Aggie) Sandy
City
Indian Head
State
Md
3 Apr 2024
1:15pm
Hello, dear Mark has RISEN to be with the LORD now. We all must take this path one day. Just remember the good days shared with family and friends, talk to the grandkids, and keep plenty of pictures available. Keep the memories alive. So for now prayers being sent forth. Love and God Bless!!
City
Capital Heights
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2024
1:26pm
May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family at this time of difficulty.
City
New Carrollton
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2024
1:32pm
Dear Ellen, My deepest condolences to you the kids, and your family, I am very sorry for your loss.
City
Severn
State
MD
3 Apr 2024
3:32pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mark and I graduated together and had kept in touch. He will be missed. Prayers for you and your family.
City
Joppa
State
MD
3 Apr 2024
4:17pm
Ellen, so sorry to hear this. He was so young. I wish you the best as the years go by. Take care of yourself and your kids and grand kids. ✨️
City
Edwardsville
State
IL
3 Apr 2024
4:48pm
So sorry to hear about Mark’s death. He was a great man and the whole class had a blast in school with him. He was always helping everyone that needed it. Rest in peace, dear friend.
City
Seneca Rocks
State
WV
3 Apr 2024
5:44pm
I’m Sorry for your Loss. May You and Your Family Hold onto the Memories to help you through this time.
City
Upper Marlboro
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2024
10:10pm
I am so sorry to hear this. I taught Mark English at Circleville High School. There was never a dull moment when he was around.
City
Riverton
State
WV
3 Apr 2024
10:31pm
My condolences to Mark’s family. We grew up together and he will be missed.
City
Mercersburg
State
Pennsylvania
4 Apr 2024
6:37am
I’m truly sorry for the loss for the family, but I’m also happy to know Mark will be at peace with God. I’m here for the three of you if you need anything. My deepest condolences and respect for all of you. Prayers and Please let us know if you need anything.
City
Myrtle Beach
State
South Carolina
4 Apr 2024
2:26pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Ellen. Prayers for you and your family. I am here if you need anything.
City
Crofton
State
MD
5 Apr 2024
7:46am
My prayers are with you and your family Ellen. May you find comfort in God’s everlasting love .
City
Bowie
State
MD
5 Apr 2024
8:14am
Ellen so sorry to her about your husband. my prayers are with you and your family.
City
Landover
State
Md
5 Apr 2024
1:09pm
Ellen so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My sincere condolences to you and the family.
City
Greenbelt
State
MD
5 Apr 2024
3:29pm
Ellen, there are no words I can find to ease your heart. It is my prayer that as time heals that you and your family will find comfort and peace as well even joy in the memories you have shared.
City
Mt Pleasant
State
SC
5 Apr 2024
4:41pm
My condolences Ellen. I am so sorry to hear about your husband. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
5 Apr 2024
4:46pm
Ellen,
I am so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family during these difficult times, May God give you the strength and acceptance.
Thinking of you,
Karen Andrade
City
Lanham
State
Maryland
6 Apr 2024
10:25am
Ellen and Family-we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love-
Todd, Beth, Jackson, and Ellie Bloodsworth
City
Davenport
State
Iowa
6 Apr 2024
1:51pm
I am so sorry for your loss, Mark was a great person. He was always making people laugh-went to school at Circleville with him, just not in the same class but lived in Riverton close him. He will be missed.
City
Cabins
State
WV
7 Apr 2024
10:09am
My prayers are with you and your family during this heartfelt time. God love and blessings. With love, Annette
City
ELKRIDGE
State
Maryland
7 Apr 2024
2:37pm
Ellen and family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know no words can ease your pain and sadness but I hope it helps even a little to know so many people love you and are here for you. God Bless you all. Bob and Kathleen xo
City
Selbyville
State
DE
7 Apr 2024
5:01pm
So sorry to hear this. Mark’s mother babysat me and I just loved the family. Such fond memories of my time with them. My heart goes out to his family.
City
Locust Grove
State
Virginia
8 Apr 2024
6:28am
So sorry to hear about your husband my prayers are with you and your family.
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
11 Apr 2024
12:33pm
I’m so sorry to learn of the loss of my cousin Mark. My prayers to his Wife , Children, grandchildren,Sister and all his loved ones. I had many laughs with Mark in our young days. He was quite a fellow and sure loved the outdoors.
City
East Jewett
State
New York
13 Apr 2024
1:33pm
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Mark was one of my best friends we had lots of fun working with communication equipment up on Spruce Knob. Will miss him.
City
Niederwald
State
Texas
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Ellen, so very sorry to hear about Mark…my condolences to the whole family…
Pat & Bob Merrow
We were sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. You and family have our deepest sympathy
So very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies!
So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I’m sure Uncle Bud was waiting for Mark at the gates. Steve and Mary (Aggie) Sandy
Hello, dear Mark has RISEN to be with the LORD now. We all must take this path one day. Just remember the good days shared with family and friends, talk to the grandkids, and keep plenty of pictures available. Keep the memories alive. So for now prayers being sent forth. Love and God Bless!!
May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family at this time of difficulty.
Dear Ellen, My deepest condolences to you the kids, and your family, I am very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mark and I graduated together and had kept in touch. He will be missed. Prayers for you and your family.
Ellen, so sorry to hear this. He was so young. I wish you the best as the years go by. Take care of yourself and your kids and grand kids. ✨️
So sorry to hear about Mark’s death. He was a great man and the whole class had a blast in school with him. He was always helping everyone that needed it. Rest in peace, dear friend.
I’m Sorry for your Loss. May You and Your Family Hold onto the Memories to help you through this time.
I am so sorry to hear this. I taught Mark English at Circleville High School. There was never a dull moment when he was around.
My condolences to Mark’s family. We grew up together and he will be missed.
I’m truly sorry for the loss for the family, but I’m also happy to know Mark will be at peace with God. I’m here for the three of you if you need anything. My deepest condolences and respect for all of you. Prayers and Please let us know if you need anything.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Ellen. Prayers for you and your family. I am here if you need anything.
My prayers are with you and your family Ellen. May you find comfort in God’s everlasting love .
Ellen so sorry to her about your husband. my prayers are with you and your family.
Ellen so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My sincere condolences to you and the family.
Ellen, there are no words I can find to ease your heart. It is my prayer that as time heals that you and your family will find comfort and peace as well even joy in the memories you have shared.
My condolences Ellen. I am so sorry to hear about your husband. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Ellen,
I am so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family during these difficult times, May God give you the strength and acceptance.
Thinking of you,
Karen Andrade
Ellen and Family-we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love-
Todd, Beth, Jackson, and Ellie Bloodsworth
I am so sorry for your loss, Mark was a great person. He was always making people laugh-went to school at Circleville with him, just not in the same class but lived in Riverton close him. He will be missed.
My prayers are with you and your family during this heartfelt time. God love and blessings. With love, Annette
Ellen and family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know no words can ease your pain and sadness but I hope it helps even a little to know so many people love you and are here for you. God Bless you all. Bob and Kathleen xo
So sorry to hear this. Mark’s mother babysat me and I just loved the family. Such fond memories of my time with them. My heart goes out to his family.
So sorry to hear about your husband my prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry to learn of the loss of my cousin Mark. My prayers to his Wife , Children, grandchildren,Sister and all his loved ones. I had many laughs with Mark in our young days. He was quite a fellow and sure loved the outdoors.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Mark was one of my best friends we had lots of fun working with communication equipment up on Spruce Knob. Will miss him.