Photo courtesy of Kearney Funeral Homes
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Mar 1, 1924 – Mar 3, 2010 (Age 86)
Catherine J. Borthwick, age 86, of Old Forge, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. She was preceded in death in 1993 by her husband, Kenneth Borthwick. Born in Duryea on March 1, 1924, daughter of the late Arthur and Irene Horseman Kemler, Catherine was a graduate of the former Duryea High School, Class of 1942. A lifelong member of the Brick United Methodist Church in Duryea, she had held many church offices throughout the years and had taught Sunday School for over fifty years. She is survived by 3 children; 2 sons, Kenneth A. Borthwick and wife Carol Ann, Duryea and Thomas Borthwick and wife Mary of West Scranton and her daughter, Sylvia Easton and husband Robert of Matewan, West Virginia, a sister, Alice Tambur of Old Forge, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother, Arthur Kemler, and sisters; Doris Panetski, Sarah Petro and Edna Weitz, also preceded her in death. Funeral services and committal prayers by the Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora, Pastor of the Brick U.M. Church, will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00AM in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge. Interment, Langcliffe Cemetery in Avoca. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Friday between 5-8:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Catherine's name to her church, Brick U.M. Church (c/o 935 Foote Street, Duryea, 18642).
Sorry for lose of your mother, we know she's home with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard & Earlene Stafford
March 05, 2010 | Matewan, WV
Sylvia, Bob & Family Although your hearts are heavy with the sorrow that you bear, may you be comforted to know how deeply others care. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there with you, but know we are there in spirit. May God bless you and comfort you with his spirit and give you the strength you need to get through the difficult times now and the days to come. We love you! Ronnie & Joetta
Pastor Ron & Joetta Acord
March 05, 2010 | Matewan, WV
Ken, Tom,and Sylvia so sorry for your loss. Jeff has work Friday night and I am working Saturday so we are not able to make it. you'r are in my prayers. Love Jennifer Jenkins Coursen
Jennifer Coursen
March 05, 2010 | Scranton, PA
We were so sorry to hear about Catherine's passing. She was a very nice woman. May your memories of her and your father bring you comfort during this difficult time. God Bless, Lorraine, Tom, Jacquelyn, and Jim
Lorraine Borthwick and family
March 04, 2010 | Duryea, PA
Tom, so sorry to hear about your mom. You'll be in my prayers.
Maryann Harrington
March 06, 2010 | PMWest High School
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother/grandmother. The boys and I have fond memories of her visiting with Gram. The boys enjoyed having Aunt Catherine as thier 1st Sunday School teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Annie, Josh and Kyle Jenkins
March 05, 2010 | Dupont, PA
Tom,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I hope that soon you will be able to replace your sorrow with wonderful memories of your mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liz Moses-Romanowsky
March 05, 2010 | Harleysville, PA
The Lerona United Methodist Church Congregation will be keeping your family in our prayers. May the Lord be a comfort to you during this most difficult time.
Leisa Lucas
March 05, 2010 | Lerona, WV
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Losing a mother is never easy, I lost mine when I was 21. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
Dianne Mierau Fetzer
March 04, 2010 | Macon, GA
