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Catherine T. Werhel, 87

June 21, 2022

Catherine Theresa Werhel, Age 87, of Lancaster, PA passed away on June 21, 2022, with her beloved husband of 67 years by her side. Catherine was the cherished wife of Richard A Werhel and devoted mother of four sons. She was born on April 11, 1935 to Ida and Joseph Faltine in Lancaster, PA. Catherine and Richard were high school sweethearts at Catholic High who wed in 1955.

Family and friends were important to Catherine. She hosted epic family parties and crab feasts and facilitated many Werhel family reunions. Her work at Weis Markets after her sons were launched took advantage of her wonderful cooking skills. Her chicken potpie and sand tarts were often requested and will always remind us of her.

Catherine was preceded in death by her son Patrick Joseph Werhel .She is survived by her husband Richard A Werhel and sons Richard A Werhel, Jr, (Elizabeth) Douglas Michael Werhel (Crystal), John David Werhel (Tracy), and daughter-in-law Theresa Mihok. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of 6 grandchildren Annelise, Patrick, Tyler, Cody, Catherine and Adam and 3 great grandchildren Jaxson, Jameson and Clementine.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA. 17602 on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 11am. Friends will be received one hour prior to Mass. Interment will immediately follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery.

The family requests that a donation to St Jude Children’s Hospital @stjude.org in memory of Catherine Werhel be made in lieu of flowers.

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July 13, 2022

Dear Wherel family we just heard of this. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of “Cass Baby”. Please know that you will be in our thoughts & prayers. Tim & Chris Bachman 

July 12, 2022

Only now did i see this obit..uncle Rick and family,Donna and I,send our prayers your way,always a smile,always,we would kid each other at the famous Werhel reunions,about the old Roman types movies,,we both enjoyed,she was and is a special aunt to me…..
MICHAEL E BACHMAN

June 26, 2022

I am truly saddened by Aunt Catherine’s passing.  She was my matron of honor and a great support to me.  I am praying she is resting in peace with our other relatives.  I have so many fond memories of her etched in my brain. She was my favorite aunt.  I will miss her.

June 25, 2022

Dear Doug & Crystal & Family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother. Sending you all our love and prayers. We are here for you. Love always, Wendy & Ray

June 23, 2022

We are sorry to hear of Aunt Catherine’s passing. Her picture in the obituary is beautiful & exactly how I remember her.  Her smile was infectious & the twinkle in her eyes always captivated me.
Cindi Kopf Kistler

Visitation
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
10:00 AM
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
501 E. Orange St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
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11:00 AM
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501 E. Orange St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
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