Catherine M Shumaker

catherine shumaker

March 7, 1916 ~ May 16, 2010

Born in: Conneautville, PA
Resided in: Saegertown, PA

MEADVILLE " Catherine (Katie) Margaret O’Donnell Shumaker, 94, of 547 North St., Meadville, beloved wife, mother and sister, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Crawford County Care Center. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl, of 52 years, on Feb. 5, 1995. Katie was born in Beaver Center, near Conneautville, on March 7, 1916, a daughter of John and Julia O’Mahany O’Donnell. She attended Conneautville High School and Meadville Commercial College, graduating in 1936. She began working at Talon Inc. in 1937, where she met her husband, Carl. They were married on Nov. 14, 1942, and she continued at Talon until the birth of her two sons, Dennis and Tom. Katie was a longtime member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Meadville, and many organizations within the church, including the Alter Rosary Society and the 55-plus Club. Katie and Carl particularly enjoyed the many years that they wintered in Ellenton, Fla., with other members of the family, including Carl’s sister, Lucille, and her husband, Marcel. Katie is survived by her two sons and their families, Dennis and his wife, Darla, and their two children, Catherine and Paul, all of Washington, D.C., and Thomas and his wife, Teresa McBennett, and their three children, Kevin, Kathleen and Connor, all of Durham, N.C.; a sister, Francis Moosman of Meadville and their families. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary O’Donnell of Sharon; and a brother, John O’Donnell of Clearwater, Fla. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville, with a prayer vigil service at 7:45. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Brigid Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Katie’s home at 547 North St., Meadville, Pa. 16335. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial contributions be made to St. Brigid Catholic Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.

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