Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 23/Jan/2024
71.223.227.14
Catherine M. O'Dea, of Newburgh, entered into rest on
Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was 75. Daughter of the late
James W. and Catherine M. (Bardin) VanWart, she was born
March 2, 1948 in Newburgh, NY. Catherine was an executive
secretary for Verizon, Poughkeepsie. A lifelong area
resident, she was a member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians Ladies Auxiliary, the National Newfoundland
Rescue and the Daughter's of the American Revolution.
Survivors include a son, J. Brendan O'Dea; a brother, James
W. VanWart; and two nephews. In addition to her parents she
was predeceased by a niece.
Private cremation
has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory. Donations in
Catherine's memory can be made to the Town of Newburgh
Animal Shelter, 645 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Catherine M. O'Dea, of Newburgh, entered into rest on
Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was 75. Daughter of the late
James W. and Catherine M. (Bardin) VanWart, she was born
March 2, 1948 in Newburgh, NY. Catherine was an executive
secretary for Verizon, Poughkeepsie. A lifelong area
resident, she was a member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians Ladies Auxiliary, the National Newfoundland
Rescue and the Daughter's of the American Revolution.
Survivors include a son, J. Brendan O'Dea; a brother, James
W. VanWart; and two nephews. In addition to her parents she
was predeceased by a niece.