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Catherine Metz Schrader

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Oct 16, 1944 – Jan 7, 2026

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BORN
October 16, 1944
DIED
January 7, 2026
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CHARITY
Blood Cancer United

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Catherine Metz Schrader, 81, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by friends and family on January 7th, 2026. She left a deep impression on everyone close to her, and her impact on their lives will not be forgotten.Cathy was born to Edmond and Catherine Metz...

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so many memories of living across the street from the Schraders: claude jr. and matthew, sweet boys and claude sr. meticulously painting the house. cathy ALWAYS had a big heart and also a wonderful big laugh. david and I send condolences for your loss. Louise Strawbridge

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Many blessings and condolences to Claude Sr., Claude Jr., and Elaine, Matt and Annabeth, Coretta and Maya, Geri, Edmond, and John, who will miss their, and our, beloved Cathy so much. Cathy and I met at Temple University and became fast friends for life. We went on to have so many adventures together over the decades that I am now memorializing in a Memoir covering it all. She was so lovely, so smart, so warm (yes, sparkling eyes), affectionate, so compassionate, so generous, and so much...

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Our deepest condolences to the family of our childhood friend, Cathy Metz. May her soul rest in peace

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I had the great honor of working with Cathy for many years in the Middle School at GFS. She was a wonderful, patient and supportive teacher. She helped countless students with consistency, wisdom and grace. As a colleague, she was warm, humorous and always willing to lend a hand. I was very fortunate to have worked with Cathy and will always remember her warm smile and her twinkling eyes. Rest in peace my friend.

Cathy was a truly wonderful colleague and teacher. She exemplified the best in all of us. Caring and dedicated, she was consistently kind and thoughtful to all. She gave so much to so many. I will greatly miss her, especially that twinkle in her eye. Holding her family and loved ones in the light.

I met Cathy in 4th grade at St Bonaventure school. Sister Ellen Patricia had Cathy teach me how to say the Catholic prayers to get ready for my first communion Even then she was a kind and gentle teacher. Hearing how her goodness blossomed over her life time is inspiring . God bless you,