Catherine A. Fichter

October 30, 1930 - April 23, 2020

Catherine A. Fichter, 89, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 10:40 am at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital. Born on October 30, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Filomena (Messina) Todaro, she lived in Alliance for the past 20 years. Catherine was a graduate of Public School #186 and Shallow Jr. High School and was a 1948 graduate of New Utrcht High School, all in Brooklyn, NY. Catherine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of Catholic Women's Club. She was Historian, Past President of the Funtastics at St. Joseph Catholic Church and RCIA. She previously worked at Sam Fox Publishing Co., Rockefeller Center, New York, NY; Crystal Motors Car Dealership in Brooklyn, NY and Newport Auto Center in Rhode Island. Survivors include her daughter, Christine (John) Cook of Alliance; a son, Donald (Jennetta) Fichter of Columbus; four grandchildren, Brittany, Sean (Amanda), Dana and Alexandria; a brother, Jack (Maria) Todaro of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Donald Fichter, whom she married on January 14, 1956 and he died on July 30, 1993; a sister, Lila Sanfilippo; and her parents. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Columbus. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601. You are invited to view Catherine's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.