Mark M. Matranga, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Bartow. Born August 6, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late Marco and Evelyn (Wilhelm) Matranga. Mark worked as a Pit Operator for IMC-Agrico for many years. Mr. Matranga is survived by a loving family that includes his wife, Wanita Matranga, his children: Sandra Light, Brandy Lachney and Phillip McLeod all of Bartow. He also leaves behind his sister, Morreen Jergens, his mother and father in law Paul and Dorothy Beasley, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow.