Born on May 31, 1965, in Cuba, New York, he was a son of Donald F. and Iris M. Hosmer Covert.

Mark was a graduate of Richburg Central School Class of 1984 and was proud to be a Richburg Bearcat. While in high school he was on the Basketball team.

After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving from 1985-1988. While enlisted he was a truckdriver and received the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Letter of Appreciation, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Throughout his life he worked in asbestos remediation, logging, and as a welder. He last worked as a welder for API in Arcade until it closed.

He was a lifelong Raiders fan and enjoyed shooting darts and pool, but most of all was a dedicated family man.

He is survived by his longtime loving companion Karen Mott of Wirt; two sons Justin D. (Heather) Covert of Belfast and Nicholas D. (Christine) Covert of Pennsylvania; a daughter Shauna Covert of South Carolina; three step daughters Rachel Rogers, April Mott, and Emily Mott all of Bolivar; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers John (Shannon) Covert of Cameron Mills, NY, Ronald Covert of Las Vegas; four sisters Sandra Covert, Elaine Covert, Terri Covert all of Las Vegas and Donna (Chris) Kriebel of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Donnie Covert.

Services will be private and burial with military honors will be in Bath National Cemetery, Bath New York.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc, Bolivar, New York.