Mary Wickkiser Erie of Allentown, PA died peacefully on July 10, 2016. She was 47 years old. A graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, Mary studied Art History at Rosemont College. Mary was accomplished in property management and home building. She was the business and properties manager for the Lehigh County Historical Society, before joining K. Hovnanian as community administrator and assistant community construction manager in Macungie, PA. She received numerous awards for customer service and site safety. Survivors: Mary leaves us with her extraordinary son Alexander Jensen Erie. She will be deeply missed by all of her family, including her sister Elisabeth Gehringer, brother-in-law Robert Gehringer, nephews Jack and Charlie Gehringer, nieces Kate Gehringer and Jessica Erie, and mother-in-law Bernadette Erie. Mary is survived by her loving extended family -- including the Erie, Heydt, Ventrice, and Owen families -- as well as her dear friends. In her passing, Mary joins her parents, Carol Wickkiser and Atty. William Wickkiser and father-in-law G. Robert Erie, who predeceased her. Services: A celebration of Mary's life will take place at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Egner Memorial Chapel at Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew St., Allentown, PA. Arrangements are being handled by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown, PA, www.jsburkholder.com. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made in Mary's name to the Lehigh County Historical Society, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18102, where Mary worked alongside her mother to preserve Lehigh County history.

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 13, 2016.

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I wish heaven had visiting hours

September 5, 2017

Happy Birthday!

Michael Amey

September 7, 2016

Michael

September 3, 2016

Happy Birthday to my precious LittleFlower!
This weekend was to be such a wonderful time away for us, to go visit your Mom and Dad.
I miss you more and more as each and every day passes without you.
May you now be at peace. I love you to the moon and back. My soul has an empty void and aches for you. BFF

Sinead (Rigney) McHugh

July 20, 2016

My heart goes out to you and your family upon hearing this sad news; although I had not seen her in many years now, Mary was just one of those free spirits you remember, with her easygoing style and laugh to match - Heaven is sure lucky to have her, but in the meantime, know that prayers are being sent your way in her honour and God bless to all!
Sinead (classmate 1985 ACCHS ;)

July 20, 2016

Dear Liz,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I don't know if you remember me, but you were one of my Latin students at St. Thomas More School years ago In fact, I still have the poster of the dog from the House of the Tragic Poet your dear mother brought back for me from her visit to Pompeii; it is framed and hangs above my desk.

Our prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace be with you.

Mary Redline

Megan Wagner McCarthy

July 17, 2016

Liz,
Mary was my very first friend when we moved to Allentown on 30th St. Her smile, energy and laughter were contagious. She was a breath of fresh air!! So many great memories...in particular your mother driving down Turner street to get us to Central on time while holding her coffee mug in one hand and trying to turn down Mary's music with the other. I loved every minute I spent with your family.
I am so sorry for all of you. She is now an angel by your side!
I wish I could have been at the service.
She was one special person!

Emily Mastrianni

July 17, 2016

I am so saddened to just learn of this news. Mary was my childhood friend. My memories of playing with her (and you, too, Liz!) in the alley between Arch and 30th are some of my fondest. My deepest condolences to all of Mary's family.

With Sympathy,

Emily Farnham Mastrianni

July 16, 2016

We all miss Mary so much already ... She was not just our neighbor but a friend to all... Our 4 children adored her and she always made time to make them all feel special. Mary was amazing soul ...

Michael

July 16, 2016

Mariska, there is not a moment that you are not missed or thought of. Your smile, your charm, your beauty, your empathy, your integrity, your wit, and especially your compassion for others, continually brightened my life and the lives of other people and of God's creatures that had the privilege to be around you.
Thank you for making our world a better place while you were here with us. I will love you forever.

Michael

July 16, 2016

Mariska, there is not a moment that you are not missed or thought of. Your smile, your charm, your beauty, your empathy, your integrity, your wit, and especially your compassion for others continually brightened my life and the lives of other people, and of God's creatures that had the privilege to be around you.
Thank you for making our world a better place while you were here with us. I will love you forever.

July 15, 2016

Liz
Words can not describe how I feel receiving this news.
NONIE

July 14, 2016

To Mary's Family,
Mary was my daughters neighbor, I looked foreward to seeing her smiling face when I was there also enjoyed talking and laughing with her and Michael. We are missing her already.

Therese Boyer

Ivy St. John Hurley

July 14, 2016

Dear Liz,
I am so saddened to hear of Mary's passing. You all were like another family while we were young. So many wonderful memories I've carried with me throughout the years. My heart goes out to you and your entire family during this most difficult time.

Fran Kleiner

July 14, 2016

Dear Liz,

So sorry to hear the sad news about your sister. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Regards,

Fran Kleiner

Susan Dilcher

July 14, 2016

Extending my condolences to your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

July 14, 2016

Liz,
So sorry to hear the sad news.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen Horn

Pat Larrea

July 14, 2016

Dear Wickkiser and extended family,

I knew Mary from CCHS. We had shared a class together but for the life of me, I just can't remember which one it was. No matter though because I will never forget getting to know Mary as a warm vibrant person and friend with a great smile and personality! In recent weeks, we have lost a few other classmates. Mary now joins them in passing way too soon and young. Unfortunately I am travelling in Germany this month and cannot attend the services but wish I could pay my last respects.

May the Lord Bless Mary and her family always!

Regards,
Pat Larrea

Anna Janowiak

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace Mary. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry Knauss

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace Mary. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Frank Hargadon

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace Mary. Our prayers are with you and your family.

July 13, 2016

Rest in Peace,Mary.

So sorry to hear of your passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you are with God, smiling down on your loved ones.

Susan Carr

July 13, 2016

Liz,
I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Mary's passing. I have the best of memories spending time with your family when we were younger. Please find comfort knowing that she rests easy with Carol and Bill and you have all of them as angels in Heaven watching over you. God bless you and your family.

Michelle Kenvin Menzia

July 13, 2016

Dear Elisabeth,

I am so very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you, your family and her son. You will all be in my prayers during this difficult time.

I have so many funny memories of your sister from our days at Central Catholic. Her radiant smile and cheerful laugh will be deeply missed.

God bless.

Bob Feher

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace Mary.

Jim Trinkle

July 13, 2016

Sincere condolences to Mary's family and closest friends. Thank you for including this wonderful photo as you share the news of her passing. That smile is what I remember from our ACCHS days; and sadly the world is a bit darker without it. I hope you find some comfort when you discover all the lives she touched. Prayers to you and yours.

Gealic cross

Meg Denuel Schlauch

July 13, 2016

Mary was a very special lady with a warm smile , quick wit and kind words. The entire Denuel family sends their condolences. Liz, I am currently in Ireland or I would be there. May she now rest in peace.

Christopher Prorok

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace, Mary.
You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Robert Bungerz

July 13, 2016

Elisabeth, Glenn called to warn me before I read the newspaper. . . . . I am so sad, that I don't even know what to say to you ? It is just a flash back of your parents, the historical society and of Mary's and your bridal registeries at the store. My thoughts are with you and I hope that peace will be too . . . Robert from Appel's

Sandra Edmiston

July 13, 2016

Dear Elisabeth,

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Rest in peace, Mary. Prayers for you and your family.

Sandra Edmiston

Connie Boyle

July 13, 2016

Dear Elisabeth,

Warmest condolences.

Connie Boyle-Egan

Sharon Colson

July 13, 2016

To Mary's Family,
What a shock to hear of Mary's passing. She was a so delightful and sweet. I got to know Mary when she worked for K Hovnanian and truly enjoyed her work ethics. God Bless Mary..RIP. Prayers to the family.

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