Mary Rader Obituary

Name: Visitation for Mary Rader
Start: 2016-12-28T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-28T16:30:00.000Z
Location: St. Anne's Church

Mary Frances Rader, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Miller) and Hugh Merwarth. She was the loving wife of Frederick H. Ehrsam and the late Robert H. Rader. Mary was a devote Catholic and a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She graduated from Allentown Central Catholic in 1952 where her basketball team didn't lose a game in 4 years. Sports were Mary's passion. She was a two time Silver Creek C.C. member/member club champion with her partner, Shirley Kitchen and also an avid bowler. Mary was a longtime volunteer of the Liberty High School Grenadier Band. She loved supporting her family at all their sporting events and was a big supporter of women's field hockey. She enjoyed swimming and traveling with her camper. Mary touched so many lives beyond her family and will be missed by many. Survivors: She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 26 years, Fred Ehrsam; twin brother, Mark Francis Merwarth; children, Mary Beth Rader Allegar and her husband John and their children Jacob, Gabriel, and Emily, Robin Rader and her husband Joseph Jasinski, Marilyn Wetmore and her husband Donald and their children Dana and Amy, Richard Ehrsam and his wife Gretchen and their child, Romy, Alyn Delp and her husband David and their children, Jennifer and Sarah and Curtiss Ehrsam and his wife Lynda and their children Elizabeth and Ian and great grandchildren, Giovanni, Heidi and Taylor. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband Robert H. Rader, brother Edward Merwarth and sisters Lucille Kovacs and Betty Ann DeSieno. Services: Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at St. Anne's Church, 450 E. Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017 from 10-11:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Contributions: Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Reserach Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 23, 2016.

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11 Entries

January 13, 2017

With Deepest Sympathy Robin, Marilyn and family - may your heart continue to be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together -

LV Field Hockey Chapter

Mary Rader

January 3, 2017

My condolences to Fred & the family. I miss you sooo much, we called each other sis as we felt that way. I have so many good memories when you came to Florida & spent time with us & when I used to come to your place & spent 2 weeks every year with you & Fred. Your in a better place & I will see you when God calls me home <3 I love you Mary.

Randy Finelli

December 28, 2016

My condolences to the family. Mary was a nice lady.

December 27, 2016

Fred, Marilyn and Don, Dana and Amy, Robin and Joe and all of Mary and Fred's family:

I know that your love for your wife, mother, and each other will carry you through your grief now and in the days to come. I am sure you will linger on the joyful memories of her that you hold dearest.

Mary was an incredible person and I was often humbled, awed or just delighted to share conversation with her and Fred over the years. I admire them both so much. I see such greatness in your families because of Mary's love for all of you.

We know how close Mary was to our holy family here and now she is alive in the presence of Jesus and His blessed Mother. May you feel her sense of great joy and peace now.

And I know that each of you will continue to make her proud. Keep shining:)

You are all in my prayers,
Judy Murphy

Ron and Kelly Sterner

December 26, 2016

So deeply sad. Will love you forever and always Mary!

December 24, 2016

Mary was one of my truest dearest friends. We shared many happy memories - - playing golf, playing pinochle, watching sports, and socializing. I was always included for family meals and gatherings.
God Bless her and her wonderful family.
Love, Shirley

David Delp

December 23, 2016

God bless you Mary.

Ruth Grady

December 23, 2016

I just wanted to express my sincerest condolences of how so sorry and sad I am to learn of the passing of your mother. I have very fond memories of her. She guided me through life early on like a mother and I will always have that in my memories of her. She treated me like daughter and was a mentor to me. She changed my life and I owe her to the positive influence she had on my life.

Our faith is certainly tested at times like this. I know it is difficult to understand a loss like this, but we need to be mindful of the true blessing that she was to us. That should give us the strength to continue on in faith knowing that she would want us to honor her memory in this way.

Mary Marzec

December 23, 2016

To Mary"s Family,
Sincere sympathy to each of you. I have many fond memories of Mary from years ago in Fountain Hill.
May she rest in peace and may you find peace in many happy memories.
Mary Moroney Marzec

December 23, 2016

My deepest condolences may the God of all hop hel you during these da moments. (Romans 15:13)

Carol Sule

December 23, 2016

Dear Mary Beth & Family,
Deepest Sympathy & prayers to you on the loss of your mom,

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