Catherine L. Ostendorf: Obituary

Mrs. Catherine L. Ostendorf age 85 of Hiawassee passed away peacefully on Monday June 25, 2018 in the North East GA Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Ostendorf was born on March 30, 1933 in Zanesville, OH, the daughter of the late Arthur B. DeVol and the late Marie Sode DeVol. Catherine was a very creative individual and had many hobbies. She was an avid artist and taught art at St. Henry’s School for many years. She was truly loved by her family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and also her husband, Edward Bruce Ostendorf. Mrs. Ostendorf was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Catholic Church.

Surviving Mrs. Ostendorf are two daughters and sons in law, Mimi and John Hitselberger of Hiawassee, Caren and Frank Ayika of Ghana, Africa, four brothers and sisters in laws, Arthur and Ann Ostendorf of Ohio, Edward and Jenny Ostendorf of North Carolina, Todd and Mary Ostendorf of WI., Jan Paul and Sonja Ostedorf of Ohio., two brothers and one sister, Vince and Diana DeVol, Tom and Jane DeVol all of Ohio, seventeen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date with internment to follow in the Miami Cemetery in Ohio where she will rest next to her beloved husband Edward. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to a favorite charity of your choice in Catherine’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com