Mark Adam Crossley of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away suddenly on December 23 in his home.
Born January 25, 1961 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kenneth Crossley, and of Marilyn (Detrick) and Stanley Kaufman, all of Emmaus.
He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1979. He was employed by Hess Bros. for many years, and later worked at Ertley Motors in Wilkes-Barre. He was most recently employed by Spinnaker Resorts, of Hilton Head.
He had been with his life partner John Beard for many years. He loved to cook, read good books and walk his dogs on the beach.
Survivors: His partner John Beard; sons Edward Taylor Crossley, United States Navy; Robin Detrick Crossley, of Hilton Head; daughter Hilary Carolyn Crossley of Hilton Head. Brothers, Kenneth Charles (Kirsten) Crossley of Salem, OR; John Eric (Karen) Crossley of Eldersburg, MD; sister Pamela Kyle Crossley of Norwich, VT; partner’s sons David Beard and Chris Beard; five nieces and nephews.
Services: Visiting hours will be 10 to 11 and services 11 AM, January 2, 2014, at Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus, and a memorial service will be scheduled for a later time in Hilton Head.
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