Mary F. Strock, 93, of Springtown, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. She is the wife of the late Clark S. Strock (died Jan. 27, 2004).

Born in Springfield Twp. on May 19, 1918 to the late Calvin Fabian and Mabel May (Dieterly). Mary is a 1934 graduate of Springfield Twp. High School and a 1938 graduate of Moravian College for Woman. She taught in a one room school house in Springfield twp. and several others in the same capacity until retiring in 1981 as a Math Teacher in the 7th grade at Palisades Jr.-Sr. High School. Mary is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Pleasant Valley and a member of its Trinity Church Woman; Delta Kappa Gamma Society - Professional Woman Educators; Alpha Nu Chapter, Charter member founded in 1956 and Past President; Minsi Trail Flower Club; Springfield Twp. Bucks Co. Historical Society; Allentown Moravian Alumni Club; Moravian College Alumni; PA Assoc. of School retirees - Bucks County Chapter and various other organizations in years past.

Survivors: Sons: C. Bruce Strock of Springtown, Terence A. Strock and his wife Judy L. of LaFargeville, NY, Scott R. Strock and his wife Diane M. of Honeoye Falls, NY; Sister: Janet Andre of Fountain Hill; 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons; 4 great granddaughters and 2 great grandsons.

Services: Family and friends are invited to her memorial service on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 2 p.m. at her church, 1990 Route 212, Pleasant Valley (Quakertown). The interment will conclude services at Springtown Cemetery, Springfield Twp. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions: Memorial considerations to the Trinity UCC, 1990 Route 212, Pleasant Valley, (Quakertown), PA 18951 and or the Springfield Historical Society P.O. Box 21, Springtown, PA 18081.

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Laura Helm BAder    12-27-2011

Mary was a wonderful neighbor and an excellent teacher. Church Street will not be the same. She will be missed.


Carl and Edwarda Moyer    12-28-2011

We were sorry to learn of Mary's passing. She was a good neighbor and we will miss her. Carl and Edwarda Moyer


nancy kemmerer    12-28-2011

Mary was a master teacher of math at the Palisades Jr/Sr High School. The School District was lucky to have her for so many years.

1973 Math Student

Rich Hall    12-29-2011

Rest in peace, Mrs. Strock. She was a great teacher.

Mary Strock

Marian B. Heft and Family    12-30-2011

We want to extend our deepest sympany to the Strock family. Mary was a friend and neighbor for many years. We will truly miss her.


Sally grim    12-31-2011

Our thoughts & prayers to the Strock family during their time of sorrow. "Aunt Mary" was our neighbor for many years when we lived in Springtown.
With our deepest sympathy.


Lehigh Valley Snowmobile Assoc    01-01-2012

Mary was a worldwide snowmobiler with her husband Clark, riding in Canada, Russia, and USA. They were honored by Pennsylvania State Snowmobiling Assoc (PSSA) as Snowmobilers of the Year. It was always enjoyable to listen to their adventurous stories and experiences.
Our deepest sympathies to the family.

73' math student

Pam snyder    01-17-2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Many didn't always like her for a teacher, but I always respected her for the great teacher and person she was. those that never took the time to get to know her truly missed out on a special lady.



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