At age 58, Mark passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Dansville on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born in Dansville on January 16, 1968, to the late Robert Newcomb and Darla Goho.
In addition to his parents, Mark was predeceased by his grandparents, Edward “Ed” and Betty Newcomb, who lovingly raised him.
Survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Robin L. (Houghtaling) Newcomb; his children, Matthew Newcomb, Danielle (Shawn) Folwell, Joseph Newcomb, Joshua Newcomb, and Helen Drew; his grandchildren, Marcus Folwell and Lucas Folwell; his sister, Nancy Newcomb; and his half-brothers, Tommy Newcomb and Nathan Wheatcraft.
Mark graduated from Livonia High School and went on to build a long career in the newspaper industry. He spent 25 years working as a manager and driver for the Democrat and Chronicle, and another 25 years as a manager and driver with the Hornell Evening Tribune.
Outside of work, Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He especially loved sharing those activities with his grandchildren, as his family was truly the center of his life. Mark also had a passion for collecting farm tractors, fishing lures, and old cars.
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Friends and family are invited to call from 3 PM to 5 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Mark’s Memorial Service will immediately follow at 5 PM. Interment will take place privately at G. Arnold Cemetery in Conesus.
To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
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