Mark D. Yantis, age 63, of Troy, OH passed away on February 15, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County.  He was born on June 2, 1960 in Troy, OH to Nancy J. (Ashworth) Yantis and the late Paul E. Yantis.

In addition to his mother Nancy, Mark is survived by his wife of 39 years: Rosalind "Roz" (Jones) Yantis; his children: Emily (Kaytee) Yantis-Houser of  Beavercreek, OH and Alexander (AnnMarie) Yantis of Groton, CT; four grandchildren:  Rowan, Parker, Duane and Garrett; sister: Tonya (Don) Nuss of Canal Winchester, OH; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Carol (Terry) Minnich of Covington, OH and extended family and friends.  In addition to his father, Mark was preceded in death by his brother: Duane.

Mark was a 1978 graduate of Miami East High School.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Troy, the FOP, and Troy Police Auxiliary and retired from Miami County Municipal Court as a Chief Bailiff.  He loved cars, especially his 1981 Corvette, landscaping and puttering around the garage.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Chris Heckaman officiating.  Interment will follow in Casstown Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.  Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street, New York NY 10016