Mark Alan Darah

Mark Alan Darah, 67, a lifelong resident of Toledo, passed away April 28, 2022, at Flower Hospital.  He was born July 9, 1954, to the late Emil and Vivian (Skaff) Darah.  Mark graduated from Bowsher High School in 1972 and The Ohio State University in 1976.

Mark retired in 2019 from Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor after 38 years. Many colleagues considered him a role model, and during his tenure he was instrumental in building the client-centered culture in the Toledo Merrill Lynch office. He valued every client equally, and his clients became his friends.

While he was well-respected professionally, his greatest source of pride was his wife and daughters. The best “girl dad” in the world, Mark delighted in the day-to-day happenings of his girls. He loved hearing about even the most mundane details of their lives and having open and meaningful conversations to give them advice and assurance.

A man of stellar character, Mark appreciated the simple things in life: a good book, working in his yard, playing backgammon, walks in the neighborhood and watching his beloved Buckeyes. He has been described as wise, kind, steady, selfless and courageous.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years, Dolli; daughters Adrienne, Victoria (John Baucco) and Kristen; brothers Scott (Linda) and Gregg Darah; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.  Mark was also preceded in death by his sister Jacalyn Darah.

Family and friends are invited to visit from 12:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Road).  Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mark’s name be made to ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center c/o ProMedica Foundation, 444 N. Summit St., Suite 100, Toledo, OH 43604 ProMedica Giving Opportunities - ProMedica or to the charity of the donor’s choice.