Remembering Mark Lasuk
Dear members of the UMBC community,
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Mark Lasuk. Mark, an integral part of the Client Services and Desktop Support team within the Division of Information Technology, passed away at age 57 on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Mark dedicated more than 27 years of service to the UMBC community, starting as a student and transitioning to a full-time Specialist. Mark grew up in the Glen Burnie area and was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. Mark was considered the Mac expert on campus and was well respected and liked, as he consistently received glowing reviews on his interactions with UMBC faculty and staff. Mark was an excellent brewer, cook, selfless worker, and loved his cats.
Mark’s impact and influence go far and wide. He consistently led the Client Services team in exceptional reviews of service. He mentored student staff, trained departmental IT technicians, and brought positive energy into work every day. One highlight of his work was during the summer of 2026 when he helped prepare multiple CAHSS instructional computer labs for use in the fall semester. This is no easy task, as 100+ machines had to be wiped, re-installed, and tested before student use.
Mark will be deeply missed. His contributions to the UMBC community are many. He was recently preceded in death by his beloved uncle. The family has made arrangements that honor them together during services offered below.
Service Details:
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Visitation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gonce Funeral Service, 4001 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn, MD 21225
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Visitation on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Michael Ukrainian Church, 2401 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
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Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM at St Michael Ukrainian Church, 2401 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
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Interment following funeral service on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery (Dundalk)
To learn more about Mark, please read his obituary.
Sharing Memories:
All are welcome to share a story or kind remarks on this post. We will place them in a card that will be shared with the family on Wednesday.