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Mark T. Ewing, aged 67, of Ventnor City, NJ, passed away peacefully and comfortably on May 12, 2026 after a long battle to overcome complications from a tragic accident in late February 2026. Mark was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, neighbor, and friend to many. His life began in Pittsburgh, PA on October 02, 1958. He was the only boy born to Tom and Priscilla Ewing. Mark and his family made temporary homes in many different cities around the country until settling down in Ardmore, PA in 1970. He attended Lower Merion High School where he created lifelong friendships while participating in and excelling in many sports programs, specifically in baseball. Mark graduated from LMHS in 1976 and studied briefly at Temple University before beginning a career in the restaurant industry. He worked at various establishments, making friends along the way. Living and working in Center City led him to meet the love of his life, Mary Ann Ferrick, in 1986 after some pursuit. He and Mary Ann quickly advanced their relationship and married in March of 1988. They welcomed their first son, Ryan, in June of the same year. With the addition of a baby boy to their household, the couple made the decision to move to the Jersey Shore to advance their career opportunities. They moved to Margate, NJ in 1989 and soon after welcomed another son, Dustin, in November of 1990. Finally in 1992 the growing family established their homebase and current residence in Ventnor Heights, NJ. Mark and Mary Ann devoted much of their time enjoying all the amenities of the beach and bay with their two boys. When they were not on the beach soaking up the sun with their sons, the family would spend countless afternoons on their boat flounder fishing and crabbing. Mark is remembered as someone who was always willing to help a neighbor or friend with a favor or project. He was eager to overshare while overindulging in a Yuengling Lager or bottle of wine as he prepared many meals for friends and family. Outside of his passion for fishing and cooking (the fish he just caught that day), he was quick to talk about the family he loved. He always shared how proud he was of his sons, Ryan and Dustin, to anyone that would listen. Before retiring in 2024, Mark worked at several casino properties including Ballys, Borgata and Valley Forge. Mark spent his last two summers of retirement fishing and crabbing while still working part time as a seasonal card dealer at Hard Rock Atlantic City. He is predeceased by his father, Thomas R. Ewing. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann; adoring sons, Ryan and Dustin (Sinead); caring mother, Priscilla; best friend and oldest sister, Lynn (Andy); younger sisters, Carla (Tad) and Marnie (Patrick); nieces, Melissa and Chelsea; nephews, Erik (Becky), William (Kim), Jake, and Michael; countless friends; and lapcat, Hollyn. Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Saturday, May 16 at 10:00am at Chadwick & McKinney Funeral Home (30 E. Athens Ave, Ardmore, PA, 19003), followed by interment at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery (415 E. Athens Ave). A brief luncheon will follow services at the beloved family home. All are invited and encouraged to attend a celebration of life on the following day, Sunday, May 17 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. This event will be held closer to home at Josie Kelly’s Public House (908 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244).

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Mark T. Ewing

October 2, 1958 - May 12, 2026