Catherine E. Plane

Catherine E. Plane obituary, Hilton, NY

Catherine E. Plane

Catherine Plane Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 27, 2025.

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Rochester - Catherine E. Plane passed away on March 23, 2025 at the age of 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Steven; and her parents, Frank "Bud" and Marion Schwalb. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Eric) Knitis and Christopher Plane; her grandchildren, Nicole Knitis, Gabby, Maggie, Anders, and Sam Plane, and Alex (Skylar) Jagodowski; her sister, Mary Schwalb; her brother, Nicholas (Jacqueline) Schwalb; and her nieces and nephews.
Catherine was a caregiver to her family. In her youth, she attended Nazareth Academy and then Nazareth College. She was a devout member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, and was a consumate volunteer for her school, church, family and the community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Catherine's Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery immediately following the mass.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612 in Catherine's memory.

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March 28, 2025

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Janet larson

July 22, 2025

Kathy and I were great friends at college. I remember her family well. Traveled with Kathy, her mom to visit Steve in cape May.nj. We were in each others weddings. I left Rochester in 1965. Had great times in college. So sorry for your loss. Janet Andreano Larson.

bill McCabe

March 28, 2025

Kathy and her Mom and Dad,sister Mary and Nick.They were a wonderful family.The lived across from Red Wing Stadium.The McCabe sends heart felt condolences and prayers to the family.Kathy,Jack and Bill.

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