Trooper Mark A. Ondus – observertoday.com

Oct 14, 2025
Trooper Mark A. Ondus
Trooper Mark A. Ondus, 56, ended his earthly watch Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 surrounded by family.
Mark was born May 6, 1969 in Gowanda, NY one of three sons born to John H.and Carol L. (Kurz) Ondus.
A 1987 graduate of Gowanda Central School, Mark attended the NYS Police Academy and started his career in Law Enforcement in 1994. His dedication and sacrifice to the NYS Troopers as his line-of-duty passing is from an illness related to his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. These attacks had a profound impact on many first responders years later and many families are feeling the ultimate sacrifice there loved one’s are to this day still experiencing. His commitment to justice and safety touched countless lives Officer Ondus was not only a brave protector but also a friend, mentor and a beloved member of the Gowanda Police Dept. along with working as an SRO in North Collins.
Mark was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, colleague and friend. He will be missed.
Survivors include his wife, Tamara (Cross) Ondus, children; Charles Ondus, Sebastian (Kayla) Luther, Nikolas Ondus and Tauni Ondus. Grandchildren; Everleigh and Sophia Luther also survive as does his brother, John “Jay” (Paula) Ondus; nieces and nephews; and Lauritz (Ida) Predelli, an AFS exchange student from Denmark that the family opened their home to. Mark’s German Shepherd, Diesel is feeling his loss also as does Tammy’s mom, Linda Cross and Tammy’s siblings.
Mark was preceded in death by his father John Ondus (2001), his mother Carol Ondus (2011), brother Scott Ondus (2019), nephew Jordan Ondus (2011) and father in-law Wayne Cross (2012).
Friends may call Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 from 3-7 pm at the Revive Wesleyan Church at South Creek 2063 South Creek Road Eden, NY 14057. An in-line-of-duty service with NYS law enforcement participation will be held Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025 at 11 am (please assemble at church). Pastor David Gable will Officiate. Interment in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Gowanda, NY.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buffalo 225 Como Park Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St., Gowanda.
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