Katherina Zehetner, 91, of New Castle, passed away the evening of July 28, 2020 at Haven Convalescent Home.
Born August 31, 1928 in Transylvania, Romania she was a daughter of George and Kathrine Benesch.
She was preceded in death on August 22, 2008 by her husband of 59 years, Alfred Zehetner, whom she married September 4, 1948.
A homemaker, Katherina enjoyed baking and cooking. She was a member of the Eintracht Singing Society and the Saxon Club in Youngstown. She was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Monika (Ernie) Wheale, Evelyn (Randall) DeJohn and Hildegard "Hilda" (Abe) Izzo, all of New Castle; one son, Erich (Susan) Zehetner of New Castle; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Zehetner of New Castle; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Alfred Zehetner II.
A private graveside service was held for the family at Graceland Cemetery with the Rev. Frederick Gilbert officiating.
Arrangements were handled by the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. where online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com