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Cathy Williams Obituary

Cathy Jo Williams

Cathy Jo Williams, 71, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at ProMedica Fostoria Hospital. She was born September 17, 1953, in Fostoria to Paul Jesse & Viola Mae (Newbold) Basehore. She married Michael P. Williams on July 28, 1973 in Fostoria.

Surviving is husband, Michael P. Williams of Fostoria; sons, Jesse (Crystal) Williams of Columbus, Brian Williams of Lucky, and Michael Williams of Findlay; grandchildren, Ben, Kaylee and Jackson.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Cindy Woessner and Marcia Snyder.

Cathy retired after a career as a RN. She was a 1971 graduate of Fostoria High School. She enjoyed Mahjong and was known for caring and helping others.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or a Humane Society of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 14, 2025.

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Becky Evenbeck

January 15, 2025

My sympathies to Cathy's family. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I worked with Cathy at Fostoria Hospital and St Catherine's and gave the boys piano lessons. I will always remember her as a very caring person.

Crystal Macias

January 14, 2025

My sincere sympathy to Cathy's family. I worked with her at Dr. Korrapati's office and at Good Shepherd Home. She was a pleasant, caring nurse.

Nancy Renninger Banks

January 14, 2025

I worked with her in the facilities what a nice person. RIP

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Visitation

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Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home - Fostoria

301 West Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

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16

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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301 West Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

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Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home - Fostoria

301 West Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

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