Catherine Ann Monroe, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was a daughter of the late John and Bertelle (Casey) Gallagher and was the widow of Robert S. Monroe who passed away on December 11, 2002.

Catherine was a 1955 graduate of Wappingers Central High School in Wappingers Falls, NY. Catherine was a loving mother and homemaker.  She worked for the Carlisle Area School District for 16 years in food service.  She was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle and enjoyed volunteering with the CCD program at St. Patrick.

She is survived by two sons; Stephen R. Monroe of Carlisle and Matthew J. Monroe, (wife Tammy) of Albany, NY, four daughters; Catherine M. (husband, William) Seras of Newville, Susan E. Coleman of Berlin, MD, Marie E. (husband, Gary) Nelson of Sayville, NY, Michele L. Monroe of Clearwater, Florida, one brother, Patrick Gallagher of New Hamburg, NY, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.  Catherine was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, two granddaughters and one grandson.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Patrick Shrine Church, 152 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle, PA 17013 with Rev. Tiburtius Raja officiating. A private burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, North Middleton Twp.  Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 3925 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. www.Since1853.com.