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Carolyn Wickerham, 92, of Bemus Point, New York died February 25, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Carolyn was the daughter of Edgar and Anna Stoffel Hagel. She attended South Hills High School and graduated from Thiel College in 1952 where she remained a faithful alumnus. It was there that she met her husband of 53 years, Gerald “Wick” Wickerham. Together they raised a family, first in Bethel Park, Pa. and then in Greenville, PA where they resided for 32 years. While in Greenville, Carolyn served as the Director of Volunteers at St. Paul Homes, and was actively involved at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Carolyn and Wick
relocated to Bemus Point to be closer to family in 2002. While in Bemus, Carolyn was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran church where she was a past council member and an active volunteer on a variety of committees. She participated in two mission trips to Honduras, teaching cooking, sewing and child care skills to young women.

Carolyn and Wick traveled extensively, including camping trips across country and spending time at the beach. She loved to entertain and always welcomed friends into our home. She gave us love and appreciation of special family traditions.

The ability to make and keep friends was Carolyn’s gift. She had special lifelong relationships with many, including her college roommates Dottie and Janie, who celebrated their 90th birthdays together. She cherished her special friends from St. Tims and looked forward to their lunch dates. Her sense of humor and quick wit was loved by all and her smile and laughter will remain forever in our hearts.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Wick in 2005, her beloved brother Robert “Bob” Hagel in 2019 and infant brother Little Edgar. She is survived by her four children; Tom (Phyllis) Wickerham of Rush, NY, Beth Wickerham of Jamestown, Mark (Laurie) Wickerham of Greenhurst, and Amy (David) Montgomery of Bemus Point. “Gram Wick” is also survived by five grandchildren; Ben (Jackie) Wickerham, Stacie (Matthew) Cummings, Jared Wickerham, Tyler Wickerham and Scott Burgeson along with three great grandchildren, Margot Wickerham, Bennett Cummings, and Oscar Burgeson.

A Memorial Service is being planned for this spring at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Bemus Point, NY. Interment will take place in the columbarium of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenville, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, PO Box 9190, Bemus Point, NY 14712. Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.

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17 Comments

  1. Vicki Miller Coxson Vicki Miller Coxson
    March 1, 2022    

    Beth and family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sincerely,

  2. Doug & Gail Moon Doug & Gail Moon
    March 1, 2022    

    Beth and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May many warm memories bring you comfort.

  3. Jeff & Colleen Hamilton Jeff & Colleen Hamilton
    March 1, 2022    

    Tom, Beth, Mark, Amy and Family,
    We are so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. We have had the pleasure and honor of knowing Wick and Carolyn for many years since going to Thiel College in the early 70’s.
    They were very fine people and we always enjoyed their company and their friendship. May God bless and keep you Gerald and Carolyn Wickerham. Rest in Peace.

  4. Anonymous Anonymous
    March 2, 2022    

    Beth and family so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing ! Thinking of and praying for you all ! God Bless !

  5. Gary and Kathy Henry Gary and Kathy Henry
    March 2, 2022    

    Beth and family so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing ! Thinking of and praying for you all ! God Bless !

  6. Diane King Wiegmann Diane King Wiegmann
    March 2, 2022    

    Dear Beth and family,
    My prayers for you at the loss of your mother. What a full life she had.

  7. steve blauser steve blauser
    March 2, 2022    

    Sorry for the such a major loss to the family., my sincere condolences

  8. Jim Galus Jim Galus
    March 2, 2022    

    Beth and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  9. Jon Burns Jon Burns
    March 2, 2022    

    Very saddened to hear about your Nom. Deepest sympathies to you and your family Beth.

  10. Kelly Wright Kelly Wright
    March 2, 2022    

    Beth and Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending a hug with deepest sympathies.

  11. Anonymous Anonymous
    March 2, 2022    

    Beth,Jared and Family,very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.

  12. Matthew Wehr Matthew Wehr
    March 3, 2022    

    Tom, Beth, Mark, Amy and family,
    Our prayers are with you all. It was a blessing and a pleasure to know Carolyn.

  13. Julie Liszka Ryhal Julie Liszka Ryhal
    March 3, 2022    

    Beth, So sorry for your loss. It sounds like she was a wonderful person and you will have many happy memories to warm your heart.

  14. Susan (Weaver) Kennedy Susan (Weaver) Kennedy
    March 3, 2022    

    Wickerham Family,
    So sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a treasure. Always welcoming, friendly, sweet. May God give you comfort in her memory.

  15. Karen Bright Karen Bright
    March 5, 2022    

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

  16. Jim McInturf Jim McInturf
    March 7, 2022    

    Tom, Beth, Mark, & Amy : So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She will be remembered as an extremely friendly and welcoming soul. Many great memories of coming to and being welcome in your home. I will always remember her and Wick as some of the best people I have ever known. Take comfort in the fact that she lived a long full life and was able to see grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.

  17. Colleen (Scott) Jackson Colleen (Scott) Jackson
    March 9, 2022    

    Amy
    So sorry to learn of your mothers passing. She was always so kind and made all your friends feel so welcomed and loved. Pray your heart is comforted by God’s peace.

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