Mary Katherine Hamilton

WELLSVILLE - Mary Katherine Hamilton, 99, of formerly of Wellsville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Nentwick Care Center.

She was born November 19, 1915, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late James John and Helen E. (Welsh) Long. Mary was looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday in November.

She was preceded in death on May 30, 1983, by her husband, Edward R. Hamilton, whom she married April 10, 1933. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ellen Powers, her son, James Richard Hamilton, her sister, Helen R. Eaton, and her brother, James John Long, Jr.

Mary was employed as a dipper for Hall China Company. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and Lodge 507 Lady Knights of Columbus. Mary was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church.

Survivors include her guardian, Marguerite Smuck and her husband, Arch, of Wellsville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

The Catholic Funeral rites will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the Roberts Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Wassie presiding.

Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:00-4:00 pm Friday at the Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main Street in Wellsville.