Catherine Downie-Gombach

Catherine Downie-Gombach, 88, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio. Born January 15, 1936 in Lorain, Ohio, Catherine was a beacon of His divine light until her peaceful transition to eternal glory Monday, March 11, 2024 in Westlake, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Hugh Joseph and Catherine Mary (nee Krautter) Downie; loving husband of nine years, Anton 'Tony' Gombach; brothers, Hugh F. (Eileen) Downie, and Fred Downie; sister, Eileen Minnich; brother-in-law, Hal Minnich; sister-in-law, Patty Zarzycki, and Cathy Gombach; and nephews, Mike Gombach and Joseph Downie. Catherine is survived by her sisters, Marge (Bob) Leghart of Amherst, Laura (Frank) Leon of Lorain, and Rosemary (Tom) Hesmond of Avon; sister-in-law, Sharron Downie; step-daughters, Andrea Quinn and Michelle (Dave) Neisler; brother-in-law, Tom Gombach; and grandchildren, Adelaie Quinn, Liam Quinn, Evan Neisler, and Morgan (Michell) Lockwood; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennesse 38105, Sisters of Notre Dame USA at 13000 Auburn Rd. Chardon, Ohio 44024, the Alzheimer's Association at 225 North Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601, or a charity of the donors choice. Catherine's family will receive family and friends at St. Joseph Parish, 200 St Joseph Dr, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Mass at 10 a.m., Fr. Rev. Timothy J. O'connor, officiating. A private Christian Burial will take place at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio. Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.