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Catherine Ortwein

July 27, 1926 — April 16, 2014

Catherine (Cathy) Thomer Ortwein, beloved wife of the late Mathias J. Ortwein, loving mother of Matthew C. and the late Alan G. and Kurt W. Ortwein, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

Cathy was an intelligent and elegant woman who supported her husband, a career diplomat with the U.S. Dept. of State, in his assignments in Germany, the Philippines, Dominican Republic, Mexico and the U.S. They retired to Miami Lakes, FL and then to Country Meadows of Bethlehem. Cathy lived at Country Meadows for 12 years.

Cathy is survived by her son, Matthew and wife, Linda of California, daughter-in-law, Mary of Kentucky, along with four grandchildren, two great grandsons, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held for both Cathy & Mat at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Fountain Hill, on Saturday May 10th at 11:30 a.m.

Cemetery
Holy Ghost Cemetery
912 Sioux St.
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

Graveside Service
Saturday, May 10, 2014
11:30 AM
Holy Ghost Cemetery
912 Sioux St.
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531

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