Mark Schwartz

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY, surrounded by members of his loving family, Mark Schwartz entered into eternity under escort of the angels of Hashem.

Mark Schwartz was born on August 12,1946 in Syracuse, NY, his beloved hometown.

Mark was the 4th of 5 children of Joseph and Edna Schwartz, both of blessed memory. He was predeceased by his eldest sister, Linda Dresher (Donald), of blessed memory, and eldest brother Bruce Schwartz (Marion), of blessed memory. He is survived by his big sister Rosalind Schwartz (Stephen), and little brother Robert Schwartz (Susan).

Mark grew up in Syracuse, NY and graduated from Nottingham High school in 1964. He was a lifelong fan of Syracuse University athletics, particularly basketball and football, holding season tickets for the latter for decades. One of his favorite pastimes was attending games at the Carrier Dome with his sons, friends, and extended family. Mark was an avid golfer and was a member of Pine Brook country club for many years. He also had a lifelong love for Major League Baseball and eventually settled on a favorite team, the New York Mets. Mark’s many other interests included indulging his taste buds, traveling, and vacationing with his family.

A gifted salesman, Mark worked as a sales rep for several furniture importers, distributors, as well as bedding manufacturers over the course of his long and distinguished career. He would routinely spend long hours on the road traveling all over upstate NY and beyond, supporting his beloved family.

Mark welcomed his first child, Matthew Jon Schwartz, on July 19, 1969, a product of his first marriage to Gail Ochsenbein of Oswego, NY. After marrying Gail, Mark made the decision to adopt Gail’s daughter, Gretchen Ann Hibbert. Mark and Gail eventually split for mutual benefit. Shortly thereafter, Mark met the woman that would turn out to be the great love of his life, Bonnie Vivian Schwartz (Roe). Mark and Bonnie met in the early 70’s in Fulton County, NY. After a period of courtship, the two were married on April 27, 1975, at Knesseth Israel Synagogue, and settled in Gloversville, NY. In addition to welcoming into his family Bonnie’s 2 children from a previous marriage, Stephanie Lynn Jebode (England) and James Donald England, the couple welcomed their first child together, Zachary Aaron Schwartz, on February 24, 1978, followed by another son, Nathaniel Adam Schwartz on December 17, 1986.

The pair remained married until Mark’s untimely passing, sharing many happy years together. Above all, Mark passed down his love for his family and his Jewish heritage to his many children and grandchildren, who proudly continue his legacy.

Mark is survived by his wife Bonnie, his sons Matthew Schwartz, Zachary Schwartz (Sarah), and Nathaniel Schwartz, his stepdaughter Stephanie Jebode (Hank), stepson James England (Tina) and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The Schwartz family will hold funeral services at Knesseth Israel Synagogue on Monday July 21, 2025, at 10am. In addition to friends, family, and invited guests, all members of the Knesseth Israel Synagogue are welcome and encouraged to attend. In lieu of gifts, the family requests that guests consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville, NY

Online condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com