Catherine F. “Chee Chee” Willmerdinger

December 8, 1939-May 16, 2026

Catherine F. “Chee Chee” Willmerdinger, 86, of Rochester, New York, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Paul and Anna “Honey” (Letscher) Stehle.

Catherine married Joseph L. Willmerdinger.

She is survived by her loving husband; her two sons: William Willmerdinger (Diane Wamsley) of Henrietta, NY and Robert Willmerdinger (Christine) of Campbello, SC; two granddaughters: Alissa Chester (Chris) of Simpsonville, SC and Corinne Schurman (Connor) of Georgetown, KY; a great-granddaughter, Layla Chester; her brother, David Stehle of Surprise, AZ and her sister, Elizabeth Campbell (Perry) of Vancouver, WA.

Catherine was a graduate of Altoona Catholic High School.

Catherine held many jobs prior to successfully tackling the difficult task of being a stay-at-home Mom for two boys.

For many years she attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altoona and then Holy Name Catholic Church in Rochester.

Catherine was an avid book reader, could crochet, enjoyed solving word puzzles and she liked to cook and would tackle any culture’s cuisine.

Friends will be received from 4-7 pm, Thursday, May 21, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am, Friday, May 22, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Altoona.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.