Catherine M. Mahoney

Catherine M. Mahoney obituary

Catherine M. Mahoney

Catherine Mahoney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farnelli Funeral Home - Williamstown on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Catherine M. Mahoney (nee Spencer), age 93, a long-time resident of West Berlin, NJ, and Holiday City in Williamstown, NJ, passed away on November 18, 2025.

In her younger years, she was deeply artistic and creative, finding joy in crafting and selling the woodwork she and her husband made together at craft shows. She had a lifelong love for animals and warmly hosted every holiday gathering for her family. She was also a dedicated member of the VFW Post 1616 Ladies Auxiliary in Williamstown.

Beloved wife of the late Allan Mahoney. Devoted mother of Patty Lauria, Catherine "Kitty" Longo (John), Fred Naylor (Debbie), and Allan Mahoney (Valerie). Loving grandmother of TJ Bramante, Chriselle Bramante (Aaron Pete), Erin Holly, Amy Heyden (Mike), Meghan Kelley (Scott) and great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Elizabeth Gerber (the late Lynn), JoAnn Orsini and the late John Spencer (Jane). She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday, November 24th from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at St. Simon Stock Parish / Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 178 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 1 Cedar Avenue, Berlin, NJ 08009.

To sign the guestbook online, please visit www.farnellifuneralhome.com

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