Christine A. Erck February 2, 1951 - July 15, 2024

Christine A. Erck, 73, of South Whitehall Township passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 15, 2024, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. She was the devoted wife of Daniel Erck. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last November. Christine was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Grainda) Chando. She was a graduate of Phillipsburg Catholic High School Class of 1969 and received her degree in Sociology from The College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ in 1973. Christine retired as a manager of the taxpayer advocacy group for the IRS after 30 years of service. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield. Christine enjoyed traveling, the beach, a good desert (just a taste), reading, walking, crosswords and doing puzzles. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her favorite saying was “It’s nice to be with you!”.

She is survived by her loving husband; son, Alan W. and his wife April Q. Erck of Westfield, NJ; daughter, Jessica A. and her husband David A. Hollander of South Whitehall Township; identical twin sister, Charlene E. Chando of Easton, MD; sisters, Cheryl C. Komline and her husband Christopher of Gladstone, NJ and Caryl Ann and her husband Juan Almodovar of Somerville, NJ; grandchildren, Dylan, Cassidy, Jackson, Charlie and Quinn; and her many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 23rd in the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1879 Applewood Dr, Orefield, PA. Friends and family may call from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Tuesday in the church. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.  www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions in her memory can be made to the American Heart Association, Attn: Lehigh Valley 4250 Crums Mill Road Harrisburg, PA 17112.