Catherine A. Wagner, 72, Mifflinburg
A warm, loving, and nurturing soul left this world late in the evening, Monday, September 5, 2011. Catherine Ann "Kate" Wagner passed peacefully with her soul mate and devoted husband, Orvie, by her side. Kate had spent the weekend with her entire family sharing her love, as always.
Kate, formerly Catherine Endy, was born July 18, 1938, daughter of the late James and Martha (Cooney) Endy.
She graduated with the class of 1956 from Mifflinburg High School and continued to meet faithfully with her classmates.
Orvie and Kate married in 1956 and the storybook relationship began. There were four children from this loving pair, Jeff, Vickie, Gayle, and Chris. Kate was a caring and doting mother from day one.
This wonderful woman adored her husband and being his wife. Kate was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and entertaining her large family.
There are numerous grandchildren of this relationship. Kate is survived by her son Jeff and his wife Kathy Wagner, Alicia Wagner and fiance Evan Llewellyn. Vickie and husband Rick Zechman, and their children Derrick and Leslie Zechman, and Cohen Zechman. Justin and Katrina Zechman. Tricia and Caleb Zechman. Gayle and her husband Randy Baker and their children, Ashley and Kevin Reber, Tiffany and Danny Stamm, and Lily Stamm, twins Reba and Felicia Baker. Chris and his wife Lana Wagner, and daughters Carrie and Megan.
Kate was instantly recognized by her beautiful, long, dark hair and warm inviting smile. Her kindness was demonstrated by her love of crocheting. She made afghans and baby blankets for all special occasions and as gifts for her entire family. More than anything, Kate enjoyed spending time camping with her family and friends. Orvie and Kate were the host family at Raymond B. Winter State Park each season and spent the happiest of times interacting with everyone they met.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her in-laws, Edward and Thelma Wagner, and Robert and Carrie Graham; one niece, Charity Wagner; and brother-in-law, Gary Wagner.
Survivors include, Robert and Dixie Endy and children Jeff and Jennifer Endy and Jenn Endy. Barry Endy and son Michael. Richard and Darleane Endy and children Scott and Gena Endy, and Rebecca and Chris Erickson. Sister-in-law, Teresa and husband Greg Shuck. Brothers-in-law, John Wagner, Kerm and wife Joyce Wagner, Bill and wife Karen Wagner, and Mike and Gloria Graham. And numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests those caring to honor Kate to make their wishes known through contributions to Evangelical Hospice, 1 Hospital Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837.
Everyone she touched is better for having known Kate. We'll miss you always.