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Catherine Alderfer Obituary

Catherine T. (Greaser) Alderfer, 94, of Lansdale; formerly of Souderton, PA went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Dock Woods.
She was the loving wife of the late Henry R. Alderfer for 56 years. Catherine was born in Lederach, PA to the late Samuel Z. & Rae B. (Tyson) Greaser.
She was employed by Clemmer Moving & Storage for more than 8 years. Catherine volunteered at the Care & Share Thrift Shoppes in Souderton and the Acorn Shop at Dock Woods Community.
She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Grasse & husband, Warren L. of Telford, PA, Doreen Clemmer & husband, Leroy M. of Harleysville, PA; her two grandsons, Christopher Clemmer & wife, Corey of Harleysville, PA, Eric Clemmer & wife, Lisa of Phoenix, MD; her two granddaughters, Melanie Anders & husband, Steven of Telford, PA, Lorina Hunsberger & husband, Travis of Telford, PA and her ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Catherine was preceded in death by her sister, Beulah Souder.
A funeral services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2013 at 11:00 am at Dock Woods Community Chapel, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446 where friends may view and meet with the family from 9:30 am – 11:00 am.
Burial will take place at Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Living Branches Benevolent Care Fund, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446 or Souderton Mennonite Church, 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton, PA 18964.
Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com

Published by www.thereporteronline.com from Dec. 22 to Dec. 23, 2013.
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Linda and Doreen,our sympathy to you and your Familys on your loss. We always enjoyed being in the company of your Mother as well as your Father also.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David and Beverley Race

January 2, 2014

Ray and I will remember your mom's great smile. Please except our sympathies. Ray and Rosemarie Derstine

Ray Derstine

December 26, 2013

Doreen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Tina Heuchert and children.

December 22, 2013

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