Catherine Federoff

Catherine M. Federoff, age 94, of Erie passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Fairview Manor. She was born December 2, 1926 in Erie the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Zavelev) Federoff.

Catherine was a graduate of Colombia University and had served as a Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force.  She was a Nursing instructor at the University of Pittsburgh, West Virginia University, and helped to start the nursing program at Edinboro University.

Catherine was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity and also belonged to the Colombia Alumni Association and the Society of Air Force Nurses.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Tim Federoff and three sisters, Gertrude Simon, Pearl Wozniak, and Martha Davidow.

Catherine is survived by a sister, Sandra Federoff of Erie along with several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Friends may call at the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity, 251 E. Front St. on Thursday from 8:00 AM until 8:30 AM at which time Funeral Services will be held. Burial will be in St. John the Divine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church’s Endowment Fund.

Arrangements by the Quinn Funeral Home, West 9^th & Liberty St.