Catherine Mary O'Brien's Obituary
Catherine Mary O’Brien (nee Stadler), of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022. Born in Vineland, NJ to the late Charles and Mary Stadler, she was 75 years old.
Cathy was the beloved wife of Robert Francis O’Brien for 10 years. She was a caring stepmother for Shena Spiegel and Jodi Spanbauer, and a dear step-grandmother of Julian, Iyana, and Angel. Cathy was a loving sister to John Stadler (Frances), Maggie Fass, and Rusty Stadler (Maria). She also leaves behind many extended family members, friends, and colleagues who will miss her dearly.
Cathy was a Sister of Saint Joseph for 20 years in Philadelphia, Lancaster, and parts of Maryland. She went on to work in the Gloucester County School system for 20 years as an elementary school teacher. Most recently, Cathy retired as a Hospital Chaplain for Pennsylvania Hospital. She lived a life of service and touched many people’s lives.
The family would like to thank the Oncology team at Pennsylvania Hospital for their dedication to her throughout her illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Christ Our Light Church, 402 Kings Hwy N., Cherry Hill, NJ, on Friday September 30th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Her funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Cathy’s memory may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, https://www.ssjphila.org/home/support-our-mission/donate-page/
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