Mercedes "Cede" E. Ferrick, 100, of Elkton, MD passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 16, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Clara Kammann Zimmer.

Cede was proud of her time spent working as a draftsman in Blawnox, Pittsburgh, PA. She later met and married James M. Ferrick, Sr. upon his return from serving as Sergeant in the U.S. Marines during WWII. After marrying Jimmy, they moved to Elkton. She had worked as secretary for the Bathon brothers at Elk Paper. In later years, she worked at the Cecil County Health Department as Dr. Byer's secretary, then moved onto Thiokol Elkton Federal Credit Union and was the first employee along with John Groff. She retired from the credit union but went back to work in Annapolis, MD as Delegate Ethel Murray's secretary. Cede loved those days and that important work. While raising 4 children, she worked full time, and put all 4 children through Catholic School while being active in the community. Church was very important to her. She had been a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish for 75 years and served on the Parish Council. Cede was also a life member of Singerly Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and served as Secretary. She often talked about the days when the Auxiliary members, in full uniform marched in the parades and competed in Ocean City, MD. Her love, faith, kindness, and service will truly be missed by her family.

Survivors include her children, Mary Eva Pearce (Mike), Elkton, MD, Daniel P. Ferrick (Carol), Dixon, CA, Patricia A. Gibson, Elkton, MD, and James M. Ferrick, Jr., Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Christopher Luppy, Amy Marshall, Mallory Pettitt, Casey Gibson, Allyson Guida, Morgan Bowen, Megan Buranen, David Pearce, Jr., and Chris Pearce; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Olivia, Sydney, Ryder, Marti, Taylor, Mason, Gabby, Natalie, Gia, David III, Samm, Mikie, Stephanie, Evan, and Jake; great-great-grandchildren, Noah, Savannah, Rowan, and Calypso; and numerous nieces and nephews sprinkled all over the country.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James M. Ferrick, Sr.; siblings, John Zimmer, Edith Fleming, Harry "Bud" Zimmer, and Mary Eva McCarthy; and son-in-law, Marty Gibson.

Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church, 454 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation from 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM in the Church Chapel. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Chesapeake City, MD.

A special thank you to Dr. Gar-El for his care anytime needed, and to the Singerly Fire Company EMS, and Elkton Police.

Contributions may be made to Singerly Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, or to Immaculate Conception Church Outreach, in care of Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A. at 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921.