Mark S. Copeland

February 15, 1959 - February 23, 2022

Mark S. Copeland, 63 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus. Born Sunday, February 15, 1959 in Somerville, New Jersey the son of the late Daniel, and Irene (Bassak) Copeland. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 16 years, Mary Ann (Frendak) Copeland; brothers, Robby Copeland, Danny Copeland and his wife Pauline; sisters, Janet Arroyopabon, Pat McGlynn, Karen Walker and her companion Larry Zemeny. Nieces and nephews also survive Mark. A graduate of Hillsboro High School in New Jersey, Mark was a talented Chef. Mark worked for many fine restaurants in North Eastern Pennsylvania, and Central New Jersey; however, he was most proud of his 8 years spent at Larry Holmes's Ringside Restaurant in Easton where he was the Champs personal chef. Most recently Mark was employed part time at Frank's Service Center in Lehighton. Mark was an avid outdoorsman, and looked forward to fishing excursions with his buddy Lou. Obviously Mark enjoyed cooking, and barbecuing at home, was a NASCAR fan, and stayed true to his New Jersey roots, supporting the New York Giants football team. Mark's dog Wheatsy was his constant companion. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com