Catherine T. Rowles

Catherine T. “Kate” (Snyder) Rowles, 88, of Perrysburg, Ohio died Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mrs. Rowles was born on October 19, 1926 to Casper and Lillian (Burkhardt) Snyder. She married John Wayne Rowles in Annison, AL. on March 18, 1945.

Surviving is her sister Ethel Gilsdorf of Walbridge, Ohio and her sister in law Geraldine Hamilton of Clearfield, PA. and many nieces and nephews, who were her loving children. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters: Pearl (Leroy) Zeigler, and Dorothy (Elmer) Sabo and brothers, James (Norma) and Lawrence (Peg) Snyder. She worked for Peter Stamping during World War II, and later at The Tourist Inn, Tippins, and numerous other restaurants in Perrysburg. Catherine was a lifelong member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed many years fishing for walleye and perch in Lake Erie, and she looked forward to entertaining friends and family at her home. The more food anyone declined the more she offered.

Friends will be received on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 (419-874-3133) where funeral services will begin at 2:00 P.M. following the visitation. The burial will follow at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Lake Township Parks or Wood County Genealogical Society. Condolences may be made to the family at www.witzlershank.com