Catherine Carson 1923-2021

She was born Nov. 1, 1923, in Girard, the daughter of Dominic and Maria “Mary” J. Parilla Carson.

Catherine served her country in World War II in the Women’s Army Corps as a medical technician. During her time of service, she received the American Service Medal, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

After her military service ended, she responded to God’s call for full-time service in the church and moved to Grand Coteau, La. For 33 years, she worked as the church secretary for St. Charles Borromeo Parish and Christ the King Mission and fought for civil rights. She was awarded the Bishop’s Devoted Service Medal in 1972 and 1985 by the Diocese of Lafayette, La., for her dedicated service to the Church, the Mission, and the community of Grand Coteau.

After retiring in 1985, Catherine returned to her hometown, Girard, where she thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family. She also was a very active member of St. Rose Catholic Church and an avid Red Cross blood donor.

Catherine is survived by four nephews, John Carson of Niles, Matthew Carson of Akron, Edward Carson of Girard and Robin Schertler of Canfield; a niece, Mary Ann Coates of Niles; a sister, Eileen Terlecky of Youngstown; four great-nephews, Zachary Carson, Cameron Carson, Michael Coates and Aaron Coates; and two great-nieces, Katelyn Carson and Julia Carson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Maria “Mary” J. Parilla Carson; two brothers, Edward Carson and Joseph Carson; and a sister, Ann Schertler.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Girard. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, material donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements are being handled by the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles, OH 330-652-2422.

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