Roberta Lee Cathell

Roberta Lee Cathell, 82, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away peacefully November 16, 2023, surrounded by family following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born June 8, 1941, in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late John Roy and Ruth Irene Stine Stermer. Roberta was a 1959 graduate of Susquehannock High School and a 1962 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. She worked as a high school math teacher at Dover Area High School, Dover, Pennsylvania and as a computer programmer and systems analyst for Liberty Life Insurance Company following her family’s move to Greenville, South Carolina. A lifelong Lutheran, Roberta served on the altar guild at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Greenville for over 30 years. In retirement she volunteered with the church’s food pantry and together with David, delivered Meals on Wheels. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, David Frank Cathell of the home; one daughter, Amy Elizabeth Cathell of Charlotte, North Carolina; one son, Scott David Cathell (Amy) of York, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren whom she was extremely proud of, Brian David Cathell and Ann Elizabeth Cathell; two brothers, Frederick Albert Stermer (Carol) of York, Pennsylvania and Larry John Stermer (Dotty) of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania; one sister, Kay Elizabeth Hoffman (Jim) of York, Pennsylvania; one aunt, Theda V. Arnold of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the hometown church in which Roberta was baptized and married, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 47 Hanover Street, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Jackie, Chloe and all other Hospice of the Upstate and Synergy Home Care caregivers for their compassionate care provided to Roberta in her final days. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Roberta Lee Cathell

June 8, 1941 - November 16, 2023