Little Orleans, Maryland - Mary Catherine Ashkettle, 84, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland.

Born Aug. 9, 1937, she was the oldest daughter of the late James L. and Mary Ellen (Young) Ashkettle.

Catherine was a hardworking, caring, independent person.

She was a 1956 graduate of Flintstone High School.

Catherine enjoyed 32 years of employment at London Fog Manufacturing before retiring from Rayloc after seven years of service.

Catherine was a faithful member of St. Peter's and St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Though she had no children, she loved her nieces and nephews as her own.

She leaves behind one sister, Teresa Wallizer, of Hancock; one sister-in-law, Irma Ashkettle, of Hancock; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard Ashkettle, John Ashkettle, and infant James; and a nephew, John B. Ashkettle.

The family will receive friends at Grove Funeral Home, 141 West Main St., Hancock, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, 6 to 8 p.m.

Rosary Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 16 E. High St., Hancock, on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, 2 p.m., with visitation one hour prior.

Father Jack Lombardi will officiate.

Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Catherine to St. Peter's or St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 16 E. High St., Hancock, MD 21750.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grove Funeral Home, 141 West Main St., Hancock, MD.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.grovefh.com.