NORTHAMPTON, Pennsylvania
1929 - 2014
Erdman, Mary A.Mary A. Erdman, 84, of Allentown, passed away peacefully in Phoebe Home on Tuesday evening, May 6, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 19, 1929 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Stefan J. and Mary J. (Tapler) Trinkle. She was the wife of the late Robert Erdman. Mary worked 32 years in the cafeteria of Muhlenberg College before retiring and prior to this she worked on the transistor line at Western Electric. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: daughter, Patty and her husband Dave Librach of Allentown; son, David Erdman and his wife Judy of Allentown; grandchildren, Stephen and Annemarie of Allentown; sister, Ann Butch of Mertztown. Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 East 21st Street, Northampton, PA. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery. Online condolences may be submitted to www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to Animals in Distress or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital c/o the funeral home.
Patty, we are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Sincere heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Her memory lives on in all of our hearts. - Christi and Dave
Christi Garton (Vreeland)
May 27, 2014 | Alburtis, PA
Mary was the real deal - the full package. Rich memories will linger with those who knew her for years to come. May she rest in peace and may God bless her entire family.
Chris Allen
May 17, 2014 | Allentown, PA
Mary and I worked at Muhlenberg College and The Allentown Fair together for years. She was the best. She was a friend, co-worker and substitute "mom".
One of my memories I have of Mary was in the year 1999. It was the last night of the fair, Lynyrd Skynyrd was playing ... it rained so hard... we were in puddles up to our ankles. Mary helped me load all the equipment into the truck at 11:00PM that night...that was the middle of the day for Mary...
She was the best... not because of...
May 13, 2014
This Candle is for you, Bright and Beautiful <3
Cheryl Seier
May 13, 2014 | Burton, MI
Patty and David. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Mary. You are in my prayer's and in my thought's. She is loved very much, and distance did not change that one bit.
Cheryl Seier
May 13, 2014 | Burton, MI
Dear Erdman Family, Rosemarie and I send our most sincere condolences to you on the passing of your mother. She was always a pleasure to see in the office. She will be missed by all. Be assured of our prayers for her, her mom, Mary Trinkle, and the whole family.
Fondly, Dr. Matt and Rosemarie Kasprenski Sr.
May 12, 2014
Patty, David and family...I was afraid this is what your call was about...so sorry and sadden to learn of her passing.Your Mother always made me feel part of the family, even after John passed away. I will miss her but I also know she was ready. love, Sharon
May 12, 2014
Patty and David, my thought and prayers are with you. I have fond memories of your mother.
Michael Taylor
May 12, 2014 | Flat Rock, MI
Dear Patty & David & family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mother. She was truly an awesome lady. I've known her since I was a child. Your Grandmother, Mary and my Grandmother (Mary Ivankovits) were best friends. I have many fond memories of visiting your house on Tilghman St. In later years I had the pleasure of working with your Mom at Muhlenberg College. She had a heart of gold & a wonderful personality. But her most popular trait was her unique sense of humor. She was...
May 10, 2014