Catherine E. Buckwalter

June 8, 1924 - October 17, 2019

Catherine E. Buckwalter, age 95, wife of the late Paul L. Buckwalter, of Frederick, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Frederick Living. Born on June 8, 1924 in Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late David and Barbara Sollenberger. Mrs. Buckwalter had served as a Deaconess at the New Life Bible Fellowship in Oley, where she was also a member of the senior circle known as "Forever Young". She also led Women's bible studies as well as taught Sunday School classes.She attended Winter term at Messiah College, and through those studies, she was introduced to her eventual husband, Paul. Along with him, she worked as secretary and they ran Paul L. Buckwalter and Sons Excavating, Inc.She was an active member of Gideons International, and enjoyed quilting and sewing. Mrs. Buckwalter is survived by seven children, Elaine, wife of Rev. Robert Ritter of Stanford, KY, Loraine, wife of the late Rexen Francis of Ephrata, PA, Pauline, wife of John Bean of Fleetwood, PA, Eugene, husband of Denise Buckwalter of Birdsboro, PA, Dwight, husband of Betsy Buckwalter of Birdsboro, Barbara, wife of Jaime Sanchez of Birdsboro, PA, and Debbie, wife of David Henninger of Harleysville, PA; one sister, Gladys Stickley of Ontario, Canada; Eighteen Grandchildren, Thirty-Three Great Grandchildren; Eight Step-Grandchildren, Seven Step Great-Grandchildren, and Three Step Great-Great Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Buckwalter was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen Sollenberger and Clyde Sollenberger, one daughter-in-law Lori A. Buckwalter, and one granddaughter, Aurelia Sanchez. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Ceremony at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Chaplain Richard E. O'Hara and Rev. Gil Vining. Burial will be held in the Perkiomen Valley Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Collegeville, PA. Friends will be received from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, D.C. 20090 or Frederick Living, P.O. Box 498, Frederick, PA 19435. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, Pennsylvania.