Obituary of Mark Joseph Gordon

Mark Joseph Gordon, 62, of Athens, PA, formerly of Atlantic City, NJ and Reading, PA passed away at home on November 15, 2019 following an extended illness.

He was born on June 16, 1957 in Atlantic City, NJ, the son of the late Gerson and Sara (Sapoznikov) Gordon.

Mark was a proud LPN and worked at different acute care centers and extended care facilities, and the residents all loved him. He had a very outgoing and friendly personality and a great sense of humor. Mark enjoyed fishing, boating, listening to music, and watching old westerns. He loved to cook and keep current on world events. Mark was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

He is predeceased by his sister; Barbara Cooper.

Mark is survived by his wife; Nancy Gordon, companion; Merrilynn Frantz of Athens, PA, daughter and son-in-law; Amy and Captain Matthew Dorton, USMC of Okinawa, Japan, and many aunts, uncles, niece, nephew, and cousins.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11am at the Rodef Sholom Cemetery, 6691 Black Horse Pike, Cardiff, Atlantic County, NJ 08234 with the Rabbi Kremer officiating.

Burial will follow the service in the Rodef Sholom Cemetery.