Obituaries

Elaine Catterall, age 86, a resident of Little Flower Manor in Wilkes Barre, passed away Thursday evening. She is survived by her beloved husband, William Catterall, with whom she resided. The couple would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in May. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on July 23, 1927, daughter of the late William and Grace Diedolf Van Cott, Elaine worked as an executive assistant for J.P. Morgan prior to her retirement. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by those who loved her.
She is survived by her children, Tracey Rinehimer and husband Geary of Moosic, Van Catterall and wife Dianne of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Mark Catterall and wife Rosa of York; and four grandchildren, William, Christine, Anthony and Adam.
Her family would like to express their gratitude to the entire staff, especially nurses, of Little Flower Manor, for the amazing care given to Elaine during her stay.
Private funeral services are scheduled for Saturday with interment to follow at the Dunmore Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elaine’s to Paralyzed Veterans of America, care of 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006-3517.
Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street in Old Forge. Please visit