Catharine H. VanNess, 75, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
Born: July 24, 1937 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late George F. Hellick, Jr. and Beatrice Churchill Hellick. Her husband Charles G. VanNess, III died in 2009.
Personal: She was a graduate of Easton High School and Lebanon Valley College and had been a substitute teacher for Colonial I.U. 20 and Easton Area School District.
Memberships: She was a very active member of the Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem.
Survivors: Her son: Bruce C. VanNess of Bethlehem; her brother: George F. Hellick, III and his wife Mary Jo of Hellertown; and 3 nieces.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (9/25) in the Central Moravian Church sanctuary, Church and Main Streets, Bethlehem; with a calling period from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church St., Bethlehem PA 18018. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Philip & Ann Gehman
September 20, 2012 at 9:22 am
We are very saddened at the passing of Kay. We have been close friends for many years. We appreciated her very able assistance and support to the Graduate Choir at Lafayette College that even continued after the passing of her husband, Charlie. She was always present at our family occasions, and like us she shared our love of dogs. Our condolences to her son, Bruce, and her family. This dear friend will be greatly missed.
Phil and Ann Gehman
Cindy Rhodes
September 20, 2012 at 3:53 pm
My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to Bruce and to Kay’s family. She will be greatly missed by her Graduates family as well.
Karen and Bill Gosnell
September 21, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Our hearts are heavy as we absorb the loss of a dear cousin, one who was wonderfully warm-hearted, generous and always looking for things to do for others. We will miss her dearly. Our sincere condolences to Bruce and to George and Mary Jo.