Charles "Mark" Allen

Charles "Mark" Allen, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend, lived and was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended Westinghouse High School and graduated from Fox Chapel High School. Mark held several jobs which were primarily in the Security detail industry.

Mark was very talented; he had a passion for music which included rapping, dancing and playing the drums. He had so much talent on the drums that even after graduation Mark was still involved with the band at Westinghouse High School.

Mark was full of life and was loved by many in his family, his friends and the company around him. Together with a few friends Mark started the TUP Crew which included serving the community and hosting events. He found tremendous joy hanging with friends, and spending time with family, nieces, and nephews. His authentic personality, and passion for sharing knowledge, caused his friends to coin the perfect name for him "Church".

Mark was preceded in death by his grandfathers Ahmad Shareef and Charles William Allen. He left to mourn, his parents: mother Safiyya Shareef, father Mark Allen and Stepmother Onawa Allen. He also left his siblings, Reginald & Shannon Shareef, Kameesa Reynolds, Wilnal Reynolds and Marquis, Ta'Keishiahna, Quinn, Na'Kira, I'Dallys, and Marquis Allen, as well as his grandmothers Alieyyah Shareef and Mary Ellen Allen. Mark also had countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.