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MARY EHLICH Obituary
She was the devoted wife of William (Bill) J. Ehlich for 59 wonderful years. She was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Brent Wheatley.
Mary Jane lived in Covington till she met her husband who was in town on leave from the Navy.
They moved to Detroit, Mich., Louisville, Ky., and Charlotte, N.C., where she had a highly successful career with Squires Construction Company. After retirement they moved back to her family homestead where they took pleasure rekindling old friendships and making many new. Restoring and adding to the family home was also such a joy. Mary Jane's love, second only to her family was quilting. She was an award winning hand-quilter who mastered the art of needle turn appliqué. She was a member of the Charlotte Quilters Guild before returning to Covington and co-founding the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild in Wellsboro. Mary Jane shared her talents and gifts willingly and mentored the Tuesday Quilters who have developed formidable appliqué skills under her tutelage. Her legacy includes a prodigious collection of heirloom quilts that will be treasured for generations to come. She and Bill also enjoyed traveling with the Lions Club which took them to many faraway places.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark Ehlich and his wife, Susan of Locust, N.C., Scott Ehlich and his wife, Diana of Forest, Va.; grandchildren include William Ehlich and Matthew Gladdan, Ashly Eudy and her husband, Josh, and two great-grandchildren, August and Zain. Also surviving is one brother, George Wheatley of Covington; niece Patsy Evans and husband, Brad.
The family will receive friends on Sunday Aug. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Wilston Funeral Home 130 S. Main St., Mansfield. A memorial service will follow there at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Mary Jane's memory may be made to Blossburg Ambulance, 524 Main St., Blossburg, Pa. 16912
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for MARY EHLICH
August 29, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mary Jane was loved dearly by our family. She and my Mother Sarah Miller-Thurston were not just cousin but close friends and will be missed.
Lori Thompson Arrowood
August 27, 2014
Will, I want you to know that I am broken hearted that both of your beloved Grandmas are gone. You know that they loved you very much. Know that we will always be here for you.
Lori Thompson Arrowood
August 27, 2014
Bill, Mark and Scott, I am truly sorry to hear Mary Jane has passed. I have very fond memories of you all. Know that I have you all in my prayers.
David Dean
August 24, 2014
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Greg Dean
August 24, 2014
Very sorry to hear of this, she was always considered a true family friend and *Aunt*. Uncle Bill, Mark, Scott my deepest sympathies from the entire Dean family. I know both my parents truly cherished your companionship.
Diane Thompson
August 24, 2014
Bill, Mark, Scott and Will
Mary Jane was a wonderful woman! May God give each of you comfort and piece in the following days!
Diane
August 24, 2014
Bill, Very sorry to read of Mary Jane's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Ada Donaldson
Jerry Bernstein
August 21, 2014
Mark and Family
My deepest condolences in this time of sorrow. Only G-d know why.
Thoughts and Prayers with you all.
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