Mary Elizabeth (Marks) Bock

Mary Elizabeth (Marks) Bock, 84, of Lewisburg and formerly of Erie, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Lewisburg. She was born in Manorville, Pa., on November 29, 1926, a daughter of the late Earl and Ella (Case) Marks.

She was married to Arthur C. Bock, Sr., for 49 years until his death in October, 1994. Mary enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and was a great fan. She also enjoyed crocheting, bingo, and taking care of flowers. In earlier days she and her husband enjoyed dancing and danced many a polka together. Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of whom she was very proud.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas William Bock; five siblings, Doris Mae Marks, Linda Marks, Frank Marks, William Marks, Jean Lamison; and three sons-in-law, Stephen Chivari, Jack Wickwire and Frank Erdely. Surviving are six children and spouses, Bonita L. and Walter E. Scholl, Jr. of Lewisburg, Arthur C. and Joan Bock, Jr. of Agoura Hills, Calif., Donna Chivari of Cranesville, Constance and Dale Dickey of Lake City, Mary Ellen and Jose Mendoza of Monroe, N.C., and Lori and Michael Beavens of Fleetwood, Pa.; 20 grandchildren, Stephanie Morrison Jeremy Bock, Michael Chivari, Mark Chivari, David Chivari, Joseph Seifert, Jill Reiser, Kelly Swab, Jennifer Shilling, Caryn Patterson, John Dickey, Kris Erdely, Jason Erdely, Dawn Alexander, Miguel Mendoza, Martin Mendoza, Jonatan Mendoza, Jonzalo Mendoza, Bill Wickwire, and Nicole Beavens; and 55 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, James Marks of Conway, S.C.; two sisters, Virginia Stone of Erie and Betty Keller of Saginaw, Texas; several nieces, nephews, and a special friend, Ellie Kreamer of Lewisburg and her four-legged grand kids, Molly and Binky Two.

Friends may call on Thursday from 12 noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. at Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, 309 Main St. East, Girard. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Girard American Legion Post #494, 42 Wall St., Girard, PA 16417.

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