Catherine (nee Cuddahee) Miklitch, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at North Gate Manor in North Tonawanda, NY, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on February 15, 1922 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Grace (Warner) Cuddahee.

Mrs. Miklitch came to Niagara Falls, NY as a child with her family. Catherine attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School. On February 19, 1949, she married James L. Miklitch, Sr.

In addition to her beloved husband of sixty-three years, Mrs. Miklitch is survived by four children, James L. Miklitch, Jr. of Warren, MI, Lawrence P. (Sharon) Miklitch of North Tonawanda, NY, Kenneth (Rhonda) Miklitch of Belfair, WA and Maureen (Mark) Currie of Niagara Falls, NY and was predeceased by one son, William F. Miklitch. Catherine is also survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Miklitch, Corrine (Anthony) Boland, Rachael Currie and Alan Currie. In addition to her parents and son, she was also predeceased by brothers and sisters.

The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday, December 30th from 4-6 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007) where a funeral service will follow visitation at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Slavomir Siok, SAC officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/Obituaries