Catharine Duchodni, 99, of Quakertown, PA died Friday, April 8th, at

Independence Court of Quakertown.  She was the wife of the late William Duchodni who died October 2002. Previously, she was married to John Terfinko.

            Born in Macungie, PA on January 16, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Licholat) Bandura.

            Catharine was a seamstress and a member of the I.L.G.W.U. at a sewing factory in Allentown for over 20 years. Her job was to makes tops and sleeves. For several years she had her own luncheonette in Macungie called Cathy's. They first opened with a limited menu of lunch basics like hot dogs and sides.   Over time they expanded into fancier meals of lobster and steak.

            Catherine believed in giving back. She volunteered at the fire company as a waitress, was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Macungie V.F.W. and with AARP.  Recently she attended Grace Bible Fellowship in Quakertown with her family.

            Survivors: Daughter, Janet Terfinko Engelman (Kenneth) of Quakertown; son, Jerry J. Terfinko (Martha)  of Nashville, TN. six  grandchildren  Gary Engelman (Kara), Tricia  Mellinger (David), Tara Risser (Anthony), Peter Engelman (Rachel). Emma Binkley (Nathan), Lilli Tinch (Mikey), and 10 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by siblings, John, Paul, Stephen, Joseph, and William Bandura.

            Celebration of Life services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday  June 4, 2022 at  Grace Bible Fellowship Church  1811 N. Old Bethlehem Pike Quakertown, PA  Call 9:30 until 11 a.m. Contribution in her memory may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1162 Doylestown, PA 18901.

            Arrangements: Boyko Funeral Home Allentown, PA.