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Mary Frederick Obituary
Mary A. Frederick, 80, of Coopersburg, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 in her residence. She was the widow of Clyde D. Frederick. Born in Center Valley, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Gable) Young. Mary was a graduate of Allentown H.S. She was a school bus driver in the Southern Lehigh School District for more than 20 years before retiring this past fall. She was the Driver of Choice for several sports teams at SLHS, including the field hockey, softball and rifle teams. Mary was a devoted fan and friend to many athletes and students, and was a member of the Southern Lehigh Sports Hall of Fame. She was a long-time board member and active volunteer with Limeport Stadium, Inc. Mrs. Frederick was a member of St. Johns UCC, Coopersburg, where she was involved with the Community Outreach Benefit, food bank, quilting group and flea market. Survivors: Sons: Dennis C. of Bath, Douglas L. and his wife Patricia of Osceola; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brothers: Russell and Walter. Mary was predeceased by her sister, Ruby Reinik. Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, St. Johns UCC, 538 Thomas St., Coopersburg, 18036. Call 7-9 p.m., Monday in Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown, and 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday in St. Johns UCC, Coopersburg. Please share online condolences at www.stephensfuneral.com. Interment, Woodland Cemetery, Coopersburg. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to Clyde & Mary Frederick Scholarship Fund, C/O Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown 18102 or Limeport Stadium, Inc., P.O. Box 6, Limeport, 18060 or the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Frederick
December 12, 2013
To the Frederick family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I knew her through coaching at Salisbury and from my daughter's field hockey at S.L. She was a wonderful lady.
Dennis Bishop
Denise Higdon
December 11, 2013
Dennis,Doug and family,
Your mom touched many hearts....thinking of you at this difficult time.
Denise (Ankele) Higdon and family
Geraldine Ankele
December 10, 2013
Forever fond memories of your mom...you are in my thoughts
Michele Ankele
December 10, 2013
Dennis,Doug and family....you are in my thoughts....your mom was such a neat lady....whether seeing her at some fund raiser....or the grocery store....she always took the time to share her smile...memories of you all living in the cool old house near DeSales...saw your mom last at my dad Collie's funeral this past October....peace to your hearts at this difficult time...
Debbie Loew
December 10, 2013
On behalf of the COB Team, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Mary's family. Mary was a part of the Team since the beginning and her absence will be felt deeply. She was a confident and strong person and a valued member of the Team who had a deep commitment to COB. We will all miss her immensely.
Norm Reinik, Jr.
December 9, 2013
When I was young, she was Aunt Mary, my mother's sister. As an adult, she was just Mary, my friend.
Our relationship had a rocky start. Born in 1933, Mary had a 6- year run as the youngest member of the Young family, and all the attention that went with it. That changed when I arrived in 1939 as the first Young grandchild. I think Mary hated me. She must have gotten over it, though, because when I started school, she, also going to school, always watched over me at the bus stop. She taught me how to play baseball when I was 8, a sport that was my passion for the next 10 years.
Mary always spoke her mind. While she would do anything for me, she was not a doting aunt; I probably caught as much hell from her as from my mother.
After I moved to California in 1961, our relationship continued mostly through insulting birthday cards, I calling her old, and she reminding me that I was only 6 years younger. On the rare times that we saw each other, I think Mary enjoyed seeing my wife, Linda, more than me, as the two of them had developed a close friendship.
She was one-of-a-kind, I will miss her, and am proud to say I was her nephew.
December 9, 2013
I got to know Mary when she came in to work for SLSD as a bus driver. Unbeknownst to me she was a distant relative of my husband, but before I knew that she impressed me as a very out spoken and matter of fact person. She was a strong woman who preserved the challenge of breast cancer and a beat it. After I left the bus co.and worked at the SL middle school she always would stop the bus after loading up the middle school students if I was out directing traffic would open the window and extend her hand and ask how I and Richard were doing. I will truly miss her.
Sherry Tyson
December 9, 2013
Mary was my daughters bus driver when they went to elementary school,always cared for all the students on her bus very much.I got the pleasure of meeting up with Mary again when my daughter played softball and field hockey,she was always very supportive and she was a great lady,wonderful driver and she will be missed.
Kim
December 9, 2013
She will be missed by everyone! She gave so much and asked so little!
Lindsey (Spalding) Slivka
December 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. I always knew her as Jen's grandma, but she had a great personality that will surely be missed. You all are in our prayers.
Kim (Mack) Reiter
December 9, 2013
Mary you will be truly missed. You hold a special place in my heart and many other athletes at SLHS. You were our #1 fan (I know you made my Grandpa proud :) ) and as we grew into adults our #1 supporter. Thank you for being a part of my life. My sincere condolences to Mary's family. Love You Mary!
Diane Walbert
December 9, 2013
Aunt Mary was a talented women and has touched each of us in many ways. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
Nancy Strauss
December 8, 2013
She will be really missed. With deepest sympathy.
Nancy Strauss
SLHS Softball
December 8, 2013
Mary was our #1 fan. She always lifted our heads if we lost and encouraged us to be even better when we won. Bus rides with her were the best part of having away games. She will forever be in our hearts and all those that knew her. Thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. She will be very missed
Anna Trzaska
December 8, 2013
I was blessed to have known Mary. A wonderful person and will be deeply missed by all . . .
Ann (Fenstermaker) Wlazelek
December 8, 2013
Dear Dennis and Doug, All those years and I never knew your Mom was a bus driver! Sounds like she was a super supporter. So sorry for your loss. Moms hold special places in all our hearts.
December 7, 2013
Pat Bearish
December 7, 2013
Our thoughts and our prayers to you all! Mary was an icon of Southern Lehigh sports. She gave her time, her heart and her love to all who met her and she truly cared about every child, athlete, or coach who rode her bus. She took pride in her family and served her church. We are so blessed to have known her and called her "friend". She will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed!
December 7, 2013
December 7, 2013
With deepest sympathy,
Jane Ticknor
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