Eileen M. Katter

Eileen M. Katter, 99, of Greensburg, died peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Debra Edgar in Erie, PA after residing with her eldest son David and his wife Hally in her later years. She was born September 15, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA. She is the daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine Young. Eileen graduated in nursing from Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was actively involved with Birthright, Hospice and a variety of volunteer groups. She enjoyed spending time with her large family, always remembering birthdays and sending Christmas gifts. She traveled extensively and enjoyed her time abroad, especially with her relatives in Ireland and Scotland. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Thomas Young and sister Peggy Krider, her husband Frank D. Edgar and her second husband George Katter, and her eldest son, David.

Surviving her are her sons, Tim Edgar (Nina), Mark Edgar, Daniel Edgar (Debra), John Edgar (Nancy), and her daughter-in-law, Hally Edgar; grandchildren Lisa Allison (Ian), Matthew Edgar (Nikki), Alex Edgar (Leslie), Colin Edgar (Molly), Conner Edgar, Kathryn Edgar (Zack); great-grandchildren Aidan Allison, Kieran Allison, Teagan Allison, Liam Edgar, Aubrey Edgar, and Josephine Edgar.

Also surviving are her stepchildren Ellen Katter (Jim Reger), Charles Katter (Andrea), Joseph Katter (Mira Bayeh), Francesca Romanos (Rachid), Steven Katter (Meg Schaefer), John Katter; step-grandchildren Anna Penberthy (Mats), Charlotte Katter, David Katter (Elizabeth), Gabriella Romanos, Isabelle Katter; great step-grandchildren George Penberthy and Feliz Penberthy.

Friends and family will be received on Thursday, January 16 from 3-7pm at KEPPLE-GRAFT Funeral Home, 524 N Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601. Services will be held Friday, January 17 at 9:30am at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 300 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. Everyone please go directly to the church. Private interment will follow. 

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eileen’s name to Julia Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 353, McKean, PA 16426.

For online condolences and information, please visit www.kepplegraft.com.