Catherine Uhrich Anderson passed away on Sept. 13, 2026, in the Lebanon Valley Home after a debilitating battle with dementia. She was 84. Born in Harrisburg on April 24, 1942, Cathie was the daughter of John Allen Uhrich Jr. and Faye Elizabeth (née Shields) Uhrich. Her husband, Terrence M. Anderson, predeceased her in 2022.
A 1960 graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School, Cathie served the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity as a sister for eight years, teaching and doing social work. She left before taking final vows. She later completed a BA in Education at Lebanon Valley College and an MS in Special Ed at Millersville University.
Cathie taught social studies and other subjects at St. Mary’s Parochial School, Our Lady of the Valley, and Lebanon Catholic School for over 40 years, retiring in 2012. She is remembered especially for writing multiple Christmas pageant plays. Cathie was also a Girl Scout leader and worked with the Lebanon County Historical Society on school programs.
With her husband, Terry, Cathie was a dedicated member of the former St. Gregory the Great Parish and later St. Cecilia’s, where she served as cantor and choir member, taught CCD, and volunteered at the annual festival.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, John (Jack) Uhrich III, husband of Arlean Tessler, and Kevin Uhrich. She is survived by her siblings, Cecilia Schmidt, wife of Paul, Martha Shaak, widow of Dennis, Mary Kern, widow of Terry, Thomas Uhrich, husband of Evonne, and James Uhrich, husband of Susan; daughter, Maureen Bentz, wife of Adam; granddaughter, Eleanor Ruth Bentz; and many nieces, nephews, and their children.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at St. Cecilia’s Church, 120 E. Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17046. A visitation will be held prior to Mass from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Cathie’s name may be made to Our Lady of the Cross School, 1691 Grace Ave., Lebanon, PA 17046, or to a charity of your choice. Thompson Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. The family welcomes your memories and messages in Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.
