Joan Adler Mark, 89

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Joan Adler Mark, of White Plains, New York, died April 20. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Walter Adler and Celia (Ernstof) Adler. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley Mark and former husband Allan Gevertz. She is survived by her son John Gevertz (Susan), the late Bruce (Jackie), her five grandchildren and Stanley’s three children, Nancy Mark Honig (Larry) Carol Mark (John) and Harvey Mark and their children. She was the sister of Nancy Adler Morrill of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Susan Adler Kaplan of Providence.

She graduated from Hope High School and Wellesley College where she served as president of her class until her death. Joan earned a master’s degree from Bank Street School of Education; she had an exemplary career in education beginning as a career counselor at Scarsdale and Blind Brook schools. She was a past president of the Scarsdale Board of Education. She retired after 24 years at Pace University where she served as executive director of Cooperative Education and Career Services. Her community and volunteer activities were numerous, including Citizens’ Committee for Children, New Alternatives for Children and Westchester Reform Temple.

Joan enjoyed traveling, following her grandchildren’s pursuits and her wide circle of friends. Joan’s family will be grateful for contributions to the Joan A. Mark Literacy Fund at New Alternatives for Children in New York or a charity of your choice.