Mark L. Leyman age 75 of Lake Milton passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born on July 16, 1950 in Salem, Ohio the son of the late Henry Glenn & Lydia (Mueller) Leyman.

Mark married the love of his life, Phyllis A. Forst on July 5, 2002 and they have enjoyed 24 blessed years of marriage together. Mark worked as a conductor/switch operator for the Mahoning Valley Railway for over 30 years. He also worked at Republic N & T in Canton. Mark was a member of the US Army serving during peace time. He loved doing yard work, helping his neighbors and going for walks by the lake with his wife. Mark also was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He was the Best Father and Step-Dad that anyone could ask for.

Memories of Mark will be carried on by his loving family; his wife Phyllis of Lake Milton; his 3 daughters Lisa Leyman & Jamie White both of Newton Falls, Jessica & (Jason) Hileman of Howland; his son Jason White of Lake Milton; his 4 sisters Patricia, Linda, Darlene, & Deborah; and his brother Philip Leyman.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Melissa White, 4 sisters Daisy, Milly, Connie & Twila, 6 brothers Richard, Thomas, Daniel, Theador, William, & Paul.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com