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1925 - 2019
1925 - 2019
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Died peacefully on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her children. Lucy was born in Crafton, PA on February 8, 1925 to Robert F. and Gwendolyn G. Riddle. She attended Rosslyn Farms School and Carnegie High School, graduating from Salem Academy in Winston Salem, NC. She attended Wilson College and Carnegie Mellon University. Lucy married Wallace P. Cathcart on June 22, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA. They lived in Chatham Village and for many years, while raising their family, lived in Rosslyn Farms, a suburb of Pittsburgh, where they both grew up. Lucy was a longtime member of the Rosslyn Farms Women's Club. Lucy was a volunteer at several Pittsburgh hospitals during World War II and for many years afterward. She was an avid athlete all of her life, playing tennis, basketball and baseball as a young woman. She began skiing at 45 and it became her favorite sport. She skied until she was nearly 80. Their love of skiing took them to Colorado where they vacationed with extended family for many years. She and Wally later were founding board members of Learning Camps, Inc. in Vail, Colorado, owned and operated by her daughter Ann Cathcart and husband Tom Macht. Lucy loved traveling all over the world and entertaining family and friends at their homes in Indian Lake, PA and Longboat Key, FL in addition to their home in Pittsburgh, PA. She lived most of her life in the Pittsburgh area before moving with her husband to Chambersburg, PA in 2003. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 64 years, Wallace P. Cathcart and her daughter, Nancy G. Cathcart. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Riddle Ruderfer of Pittsburgh, PA (husband, Emil Ruderfer); daughters, Martha Cathcart of Washington, DC (and children, Samuel and Gwenn Lavine) Ann Cathcart of Gypsum, CO (and husband, Tom Macht and son, Tucker Lewandowski); and son, Robert Cathcart of Granville, OH (and wife, Mary Frazell and sons, Daniel and Griffith Cathcart); and Nancy's family, (Sam Couture, wife, Lindsey, Hunter Couture, wife, Cammie and their father, Michael Couture). Lucy is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Arlo and Ily Couture; and two step-great-grandchildren, David and Bethany Macht. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Women in Need, Chambersburg, PA, in her name. Winservices.org. A celebration of life is being planned for later this year. www.geiselfuneralhome.com
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Wendy Cowan
May 9, 2019
I am sorry to hear of Lucy's passing. I loved Lucy and Wally! Thinking of them makes me smile. They are laughing together again. Blessed to know them. Wendy Cowan
Tammy Bayer
May 6, 2019
Dear Cathcart family,
My name is Tammy Bayer and I extend my condolences to all of the family. Currently, I am employed at Menno Haven as the wellness assistant in the Northgate building for the past 11 years. I remember meeting Wally and Lucy very well. Quite a delightful couple! Wally and Lucy both took advantage of the Northgate Wellness center. I personally worked with each of them in the exercise room and pool. All I remember is laughter when the two of them were around. Never a dull moment!
Ann, I met you a couple of times and and your mom always referred to you as Nurse Ratchet. I will always remember her saying that Nurse Rachet is coming or is here! I also have another memory of Lucy. She invited me over to her home for lunch one day. We enjoyed sitting out on her deck on such a pleasant day eating lunch prepared by her and enjoying each others company. Fond memory - thank you Lucy. Praying for all of you during this difficult time. So grateful that she went peacefully with family by her side. She is at peace and Wally and Lucy are together forever in a beautiful place.
Love and prayers,
Tammy Bayer
Alison
May 5, 2019
Aunt Lucy will always have a special place in my heart. Sending all of of you love and appreciation for the bonds of family.
May 4, 2019
Sending your family love and prayers. May her memory be eternal
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Joe Egolf
May 3, 2019
Lucy was a Great member of the Rosslyn Farms Community, a Fine Lady
Jane Linsley
May 3, 2019
I had just been speaking of Lucy. I had fallen out of touch. She was a remarkable role model who,with Wally raised a wonderful family . Her passing feels like the end of an era. I am sorry for the resounding loss that her passing brings to all who loved her.
Sandy Sleichter
May 3, 2019
Anne and family, your mother was such an interesting woman ,so very glad she was part of our lives here at Chambers Pointe. So enjoyed talking with her about her many life's experiences .It was a pleasure assisting her daily.She was a grand lady and was loved ! Sandy
Cynthia Covi-Griffin
May 2, 2019
Rob,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Keep all of your memories close to your heart.
My deepest sympathy,
Cindy
I Augustus
May 2, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lucy.God words tells us (our life span is 70 or 80 years when one is especially strong) psalms 90:10 Lucy has exceeded that and is now resting in the memory of our Heavenly Father who promise to bring her back with youthful vigor.(job 33:25)until then may you cherish fond memories of a long life well lived
May 2, 2019
Sorry for you loss.
"It 's not the years in your life, but the life in your years that count. " A. Lincoln
And Lucy had so much life in her many years.
Vincent F. Lackner Jr and Anne in Rosslyn Farms.
John S. Lackner, David Lackner and Margaret (Judy) Lackner Pittsburgh.
May 2, 2019
Sorry for your loss, Lucy sure showed:
"It is not the years in your life,
but the life in your years that count"
A. Lincoln.
Lucy had both many 'full of life' years.
From the Lackner family on 301 Kings Highway
(Vincent F. Lackner and Anne) in Rosslyn Farms
and David Lackner and John S. Lackner, and Margaret S. (Judy) Lackner in Pittsburgh.
Judy Campbell Schadt
May 2, 2019
I am so very, very sorry. Just two days ago Bryan and I were reminiscing about Lucy and Wally and the Chatham Village days. They were very much a part of our growing up, and our parents treasured their friendship and travels together. Special people. You are blessed to have had them and Bryan, Doug, and I are better for having known them. Please keep us advised of memorial service plans.
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