Carl A. "Cat" Catherman, 72, of Spring Mills, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at his residence.
Born on January 20, 1940 in Millmont, he is a son of the late Andrew J. and Esther (Dorman) Catherman.
On June 3, 1962, he was married to Patricia (Weaver) Catherman, who survives at home.
Mr. Catherman was the owner of Catherman's Auto Body and Frame Shop which he established in October 1976.
He was a Deacon, Elder, and President of the Church Council at Grace United Church of Christ in Spring Mills. Also, he was a member of the R & R Gun Club in Poe Valley, and was a former member of the Gregg Twp. Fire Company and had served as Chief from 1966-1968.
Cat was a Penn State and Pittsburgh Steeler's fan and also enjoyed NASCAR, especially following Jimmy Johnson. He will be remembered for his hard and strong work ethic.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Andrew "Herm" Catherman (Shannon) of Centre Hall; a daughter, Kim "Sis" Colyer (William) of Spring Mills; two sisters, Diane Hackenburg of Mifflinburg, and Linda McClintock of Millmont; one brother, Kenneth Catherman (Beverly) of Millmont; two grandchildren, Russell and Ashley Mark of Spring Mills; and his devoted employees at the shop.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 6-8 PM and also on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 10 AM until the time of the Memorial Services at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall. Memorial Services will begin at 11 AM on Saturday at the funeral home with the Reverend Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Catherman's memory can be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004 or to the Grace United Church of Christ, 3344 Penns Valley Pike, Spring Mills, PA 16875.
A guestbook can be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.