Obituary of C. Gordon Black

C. Gordon Black March 17, 2012 C. Gordon Black of Forty Fort passed into Eternal life on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Mc Keesport, PA, son of the late James B. and Elizabeth West Black. He worked for Jewel Tea Co and Western & Southern Insurance Co. He was a Boy Scout Leader for 17 years and was awarded a Scouter's Key. He was a member of Wyoming Masonic Lodge 468 F&AM. He loved to restore and fix antique clocks and loved people and animals. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Marion E. Carter Black. Beloved guardian dad of Serenity Aurora Black, daughter, Deborah Frankel and husband Jeffrey; son, Charles G. Black, Jr. and wife Linda J., Jeffrey C. Black and wife Patricia A., grandchildren, Janna Leih, Yvette Frankel, Christian and Aaron Black, Tina Kalata, Jason and Catrina Nathan Black; great grandchildren, Serenity, Courtney, Abby, Mathew, Parker, Dylan, Gavin, Katie and Timmy. Sister Marian E. Spears. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His Hand. There will be no calling hours, a private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contribution can be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County. Arrangements are entrusted to the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. Luzerne, PA. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.