Catherine E. Stephens DeCavage Capwell, age 92, of Harford, PA., died Tuesday afternoon, March 23, 2010 at the Mercy Hospital, Scranton, PA. She was preceded in death by her first husband Adam J. DeCavage and her second husband Huber Capwell.
Born December 19, 1917 in Harford, PA., she was the daughter of the late Hamlin D. and Jessie (Tingley) Stephens.
After getting married to AJ, they resided in Lenoxville and operated The Lenoxville General Store. She was a member of the Lenoxville United Methodist Church until the death of AJ when she remarried Huber and they became residents of Harford. That is when she transferred her church membership to the First Congregational Church in Harford. She made a new residence at the Harford Village Apartments and was so proud that she lived on the same premises as she went to school. Catherine made so many wonderful friends in her latest home and was grateful for all they did for her. She was the past president of the Kingsley Civic Club, First Congregational Church Women's Society, and was a licensed Beautician, avid golfer and bowler and great traveler. She would never pass up a bus trip, a ride to the mall or any event of her grandchildren or great grandchildren whom she was so proud of. God has blessed her richly and she will be missed by all she leaves behind. She was known as Nana to everyone.
She is survived by one daughter: Nancy Decker and husband Roland of Lenoxville, PA.; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one step daughter-in-law: Millie Capwell of Clarks Summit, PA.
She was preceded in death by one daughter: Gloria J. Doran; one step son: Lloyd Capwell.
The funeral was held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM in the First Congregational Church, Harford, PA., with the Rev. William Hagenbuch, pastor, officiating. Interment, Willow View Cemetery, Clifford, PA.
Friends called Saturday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at the church.
Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA.