In Remembrance: Mark McCullough MFA '91 Died on December 31 2025

Mark Lamons McCullough, 62, of Charlottesville, VA, died peacefully at home on December 31, 2025. His wife of 33 years, Theresa, was his constant companion and caregiver, and their children, Matthew and Hope, were present whenever possible and very involved in his care during his two-year illness with glioblastoma. The family is extremely grateful for the support of family, friends, neighbors, and great medical teams along the way.

Mark is remembered for his relentless pursuit of excellence, tempered with kindness and humor. Mark is survived by his loving sister, Leigh Ann McCullough Steigman, her husband, Trey, and their children, Cole and Kaleigh; a host of in-law siblings, nieces, and nephews on Theresa's big Carney family side; devoted friends; and the most recent in a lifetime of beloved dogs, Shelby and Louis.

A full obituary can be found on the New York Times published on January 18th, 2026.