Mrs. Cathy (Pekar) Henry, age 43, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, June 5, 2009, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa.
Cathy was a women of purpose, who fought cancer with courage and dignity. She was a member of the Penn Mahoning Ambulance Assoc., and West Penn Fire Company, where she was a first responder.
Born in Phoenixville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Andrew Pekar and the late Anna (Dietrich) Pekar.
She is also survived by her
Companion, Robert F. Reed, with whom she resided;
One Daughter,
April Lee (Corey) Behr wife of Martin of Pittman, N.J.;
One son,
Michael A. Corey of Phillipsburg, NJ.
One Sister,
Lori (Pekar) Coursey of Pottstown, Pa.
Three grandchildren , Martin Behr, Jr., Daniell Corey, and Kayla Corey
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..
Calling Thursday evening June11, 2009, from the Robert S. Nester F.H., Inc. Rte. #309 Village of Snyders, New Ringgold, Pa. 17960, 5:30 to 7:00 P.M.
Funeral services 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home
Private Interment
Memorials in her memory may be made to the Tamaqua / Carbon American Cancer Society East Ridge Street Lansford, Pa. 18232
or March of Dimes, Attn: DRFR, 1275 Marmaroneck Ave. White Plains New york 10605
Online registry and condolences may be sigend at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com