Catherine Monter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Catherine M. “Kate” Monter, age 94, was called home to heaven on Monday, December 8, 2008 after an extended nursing home stay. She was a resident of McCrea Manor Nursing Facility. She was born June 24, 1914 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Rudolph J. and Mary C. (Johanning) Thompson, who preceded her in death. She loved to play cards, and was a participant in many card clubs in previous years. She was a devout Catholic, belonging to the Altar and Rosary Society, and participating in many church functions. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maximo during the years she raised her family, and when she moved from her home near Maximo to St. Joseph’s Assisted Living, she joined St. Joseph Church in Alliance. Kate retired from the cafeteria at Marlington High School and then was employed at Kountry Korner Grocery Store in Maximo. She is survived by two sons, Richard (Cathy) Monter of Uniontown, and Rollin Monter of Newcomerstown, and two daughters, Mary (Art) Lerma of Findlay, and Carol (Frank) Seruch of Beloit. She has six grandchildren, Aaron (Becky) Monter, Jason (Tara) Monter, Jennifer Lerma, Brian Lerma, Nicholas Monter, and Stephen Monter; three step-grandchildren, Michael (Theresa) Seruch, Stefani (Brian) Waseman, and Tiffany Seruch. She has two great-grandsons, and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Austin L. Monter, in 1989; after a 47 year marriage. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, and in 1997, by her son, James Monter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway St. Alliance, with Fr. Donald Feicht officiating. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Walton Schrader Funeral Home. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alliance. In lieu of flowers, because of the wonderful care she was given, you may send a donation to McCrea Manor Nursing Home, 2040 McCrea St. Alliance, Ohio 44601.

Catherine Monter

June 24, 1914 - December 8, 2008