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Catherine Poate Obituary

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CATHERINE HOPKINS MARTIN HARTLEY SPERBER, age 82, Dec. 5, 2004, beloved mother of Florence (Anthony) Voss and Frank (Barbara) Hartley; also survived by 5 grand-children and 2 nieces. Catherine was taken to her Lord by a special angel to join with her parents, brother, Scott Martin, and sister-in-law, Alice Martin. She was employed for forty years as a supervisor at City Hall, Philadelphia for Commonwealth Land Title Company. Family and friends are invited to attend Catherine's visitation on Thursday from 1 to 2 P.M., followed by her Funeral Service at 2 P.M. at LEAVER CABLE FUNERAL HOME OF BUCKINGHAM, 4886 Old York Rd, Buckingham. Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to your favorite charity.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 7, 2004.

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Dorothy Poate

December 29, 2004

God Bless this special spirit known as Cass to those who have loved her dearly. She will always be remembered and cherished. Peace at last, resting with her Husband Robert and Best Friend, Dorothy "Dot" and missed by her loving Gizmo-Poochie. No more fears or strife, only the joy of the Lord she loved so dear. God Speed Dear Catherine, you will always be Loved and Respected for all you have been to us. Dorothy & Bobby

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