Catharine E. Lavarnway Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Catharine E. Lavarnway (Elmira, New York), whose life came to an end on January 2, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert E. Murphy and Margaret Larkin Murphy; her husband Robert F. Lavarnway; her daughter Catherine Lavarnway; her brother Michael L.; her sister-in-law Janice Murphy; her sister Mary Ann; and her brother-in-law Jack Maywalt.
She is survived by: her children, Bob Lavarnway (Lorrie) of The Villages, FL, Bill Lavarnway (Frances) of Denver, CO, Ann Korth (Frank) of Columbus, OH, Margaret Laughlin (Bob) of Houston, TX, Tom Lavarnway (Elle Karicher) of Elmira, NY, David Lavarnway (Laura) of Warrenton, VA, Michael Lavarnway (Julia) of Elmira and John Lavarnway (Pam) of Bellbrook, OH; and her brother Thomas Murphy (Barbara) of North Carolina. She is also survived by 10 granddaughters, 8 grandsons, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Patrick's Church (604 Park Pl, Elmira, NY 14901).
In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Catherine with a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, http://www.cff.org..
