Catherine Lee Couch, 64, of Koppel, passed away on September 2, 2024, due to an unexpected medical condition at her home.

She was born on March 27, 1960, in Rochester, the daughter of the late Lois Ann Harrison Couch and Russell Werner Couch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilee Couch; her grandparents, Louis and Naomi Tomlinson Harrison, and Arthur and Virginia Gray Couch; her uncle Frank Vukich; her aunt and uncle, Joanne and Dick Clark; and cousin, David Vukich.

She is survived by her brother, Russell (Shelby Black-Couch) Couch; half-sister, Michelle (Mike) Couch Lonsway; stepmother, Betty Jo Spickerman Couch; two aunts, Eileen (Tom) Reed, and Nancy Couch Vukich, many cousins including: Scott Reed, Lindsay Gleichauf, Brayden Vallow, Mason Vallow, Chris Clark, Lindy DeAngelo, Carole White, Bob Gray, Peggy Czartoryski, Pat Gray, and Ed Gray and their families; Cathy’s community of close friends including her childhood best friend Stephanie Modro, goddaughter Sophia Gagliano, her special sister in Christ Debbie Kroll, and her wonderful friends and neighbors Bonnie Trelease, Donna Nolan, Kim Smoot, Sandy Colette, Cindy Prindle and Gloria Cappello; and of course, her beloved canine companion and fur baby, Sammi.

Cathy was a graduate of New Brighton High School and Slippery Rock University. She was a member of Riverview United Methodist Church where she served the youth group and led a mission’s trip to Redbird Missions in Kentucky that was a special experience. Over the last couple decades, Cathy has been a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church where she served on the Missions Committee and has been a longtime member of the book club.

Catherine was known by many for her love of her family, her kindness and gentleness towards others, her love for the Lord, and her appreciation for nature and the ocean.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 11 A.M. until the start of Cathy’s Celebration of Life at 1 P.M. at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls with Pastor Allan Brooks officiating. A private internment with family will follow at a later date at Union Cemetery in Monaca.

Professional Services were handled by the CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made in Catherine’s honor, if desired, to either Red Bird Mission in Kentucky (redbirdky.org) or Chippewa United Methodist Church (chippewaumc.org).