Mary Dearth Catalano
Mary E. Dearth Catalano, age 87, of Brownsville, Pa., died Saturday, February 1, 2003 in Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown, Pa. She was born December 14, 1915, daughter of George Dearth and Magdaline Jordon Dearth.
Mary retired from Brownsville Area School District with 35 years of teaching.
She graduated from California State Teachers’ College (now California University of Pennsylvania) and received a Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Mary was a member of Rosa Garabaldi Lodge, Brownsville, and Business and Professional Women, Uniontown, Pa.
An infant son, William Kenneth Catalano, brothers, Melvin, Lee, Charles, James, Kenneth and George Dearth, sisters, Inez Barr and Jane Colburn, and parents preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph F. Catalano Jr.; son, Joseph F. Catalano III, Farmington, Pa.; brother, William Dearth, Brownsville, Pa.; sister, Dorothy Claar of Texas; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 4, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. J. W. Hormell officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
The Sons of Italy Men and Ladies Lodges will meet in the Funeral Home today at 6 p.m.