WORCESTER - Born December 10, 1928 in Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York, died May 18, 2018, Catherine Althiser was predeceased by her husband, Roy; her son, Joseph, and loving grandson, Ryan James Althiser. Kay as she was known was the youngest of five children and daughter of Joseph Carentz and Louise Tromer Carentz.  She brought many hours of joy to her parents and siblings with her love and talent of tap dancing.  She was recognized with many certificates and ribbons for her dancing.  Shirley Temple was always her idol, in later years she enjoyed collecting Temple dolls, movies, and any memorabilia.

She loved her grandson, Chad and wife Tara.  She was the great-grandmother of Brooke Elizabeth, Jacob Ryan, and Max Reuben and they loved her dearly.  Her final days were spent with her son, Roy and daughter-in-law, Chris at their home.

Catherine was a seamstress most of her life and worked in factories located in Cobleskill and Oneonta. Later in life she worked at Worcester Central School cafeteria until retirement.

She always enjoyed stitching and crafting for her niece, Barbara Bartow to help prepare for Barbara's open house in Middlefield for Dickens of a Christmas. She was very particular and each stich had to be perfect.

Catherine was an active member of Zion St. John's Lutheran Church in Seward.  She was also past member of the Worcester American Legion Post 1584.

Catherine had many nieces and nephews who had fond memories of her.  Her niece, Janet Carentz Schliermann with her gentle kindness always brightened her day with flowers or a meaningful gift. When she did not find Aunt Kay at home she always left a loving note at the door.  Nephew, Joey Carentz with his untiring ambition never came to visit without paintbrush in hand and ready for a day's work.  Keith Althiser spent many long hot hours replacing her barn roof and confessed he did not really like heights.  Bill Carentz with his professional smile and his interest in genealogy gave her a reason to always look forward to his visits.  She spent many memorable holidays at the Head residence with Rich, Val, Bethany, and Hilari where she was treated as family and appreciated the love they shared.

Our appreciation and thanks to all who helped with Kay, her prime care Dr. Anthony Cammilleri, his nurse Dawn and receptionist Lynn for their kindness and patience.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses who cared for Kay at A.O. Fox Hospital and Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital for their support for our family and care for our loved one.

Thank you to Bonnie French for caring for Kay and taking her to senior meals and various donation dinners over the last few years.

Thank you to our care givers, Sherry, Kaitlin, Chrissy, Kathy, Aisha, & Taylor

Special thanks to our Pastor Dr. Rahel Hahn for the trips to the hospital and our home to share the blessings of communion with mom.

And thank you to our personnel friends Pastor Judy Thistle for her prayers and support during these trying times and Pastor Paul Messner for his many years of compassion and love and not to forget his wife Martha.

Special thanks to the Hospice family, Dr. Beth, Nurse Tracy, Maggie Maben and the network of folks who make Hospice available when life's end is near.  "May God Bless you All"

The professionalism of Kathleen, John, and Keith at Heller & Skinner Funeral Home who with their presence we felt comfort in those difficult days.

Calling hours will be held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Zion St John's Lutheran Church, 114 Mesick Ave., Seward, New York.

The interment will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery, 4685 State Route 28, Cooperstown, New York.

Donations in Catherine's name may be sent to: Zion St John's Lutheran Church - 114 Mesick Ave. Cobleskill, New York 12043; the Worcester Emergency Squad - 36 Church Street, Worcester New York 12197 or the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care - Service Road 297 River Street, Oneonta, New York 13820.

Online condolences may be made at, www.hellerskinnerfh.com