Catherine A. Mehalik, 70

July 20, 2016

Catherine A. Mehalik, 70, of Strasburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.
She was the wife of George J. Mehalik, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage this past October 24th. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Falkowski Stepanik.
A well-loved teacher, Cathy had taught elementary school at Beaver Meadows in the Hazleton School District for 15 years. After moving to Lancaster County, she served as substitute teacher in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District for nearly 20 years.
She was known for her sarcastic sense of humor and was involved with a group of teachers that met monthly, where she was lovingly referred to as Madame President. Cathy was also a talented cook, making a fantastic rice pudding as well as many other specialties in Polish, Slovakian, German, Italian, Thai, and Cuban cuisine, to name a few. She also loved to travel.
Cathy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In addition to her husband, George, she is survived by her daughter, Lauren K. of Strasburg; her stepchildren: Gary G. married to Lauren Mehalik of Oxford, CT, Cheryl A. married to Kevin McDaniel of Salisbury, NC, Georgette F. Mehalik of New Hampshire, and Lisa F. married to Brian Christopher of West Virginia; 7 stepgrandchildren; and her nephew Stephen. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Stepanik.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA from 10-11AM, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Interment in St. Kunegunda Cemetery in McAdoo, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Cathy’s memory to her Memorial Scholarship fund at www.gofundme.com/CathyMehalik.