Catherine Anne Taterus

Catherine Anne Taterus of New Cumberland, PA passed away on July 18, 2026.

She was born in Montreal, Quebec Canada on November 30, 1944, daughter of the late EricDelves and Elizabeth Delves of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Brother, Derek William Delves resides in Victoria, BC. Sister, Barbara Doreen Watson resides in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

Catherine graduated from John Rennie High School, Pointe Claire, Quebec in June 1961.

She attended the bilingual commercial course at St. Angela Academy of the Sisters of Saint Anne, Montreal, during 1963 and 1964, and received her diploma in June 1964.

Catherine married Leon (Terry) Taterus in January 1969 and emigrated to Harrisburg, PA (Colonial Park). She is preceded in death by her late husband, Terry.

She is survived by her daughter Melanie Walters of Palm Harbor, FL, son Stephen Taterus and his partner Theresa Cipolla of Camp Hill, PA, son Kevin and his wife Gina Taterus of Alexander, NC, her grandson Quinn and granddaughter Genevieve. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Ronald Taterus and his wife Celeste, of Hazel Township, PA, niece Jane Watson Bouchard of Ontario, nephew David Watson of Ontario and niece Shannon Delves of British Columbia. She will be dearly missed by everyone, including her rescued dog, Toto, whom she cherished greatly.

Following her retirement from Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Catherine enjoyed traveling on fly fishing trips with her husband and visiting with family in Ontario, British Columbia and Florida.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Speranza Animal Rescue, 1216 Brandt Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Phone 717-609-6020. Contributions would also benefit Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue. (online support for donations link, via PayPal): https://nebostonrescue.com/donate-now/. 

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date that will be open to family and friends. Cathy's children wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to her dear friends and neighbors for the loving kindness, support, and assistance they so generously gave to their mom.