Cathy Jean Samsel

Cathy Jean Samsel, 65, passed away Jan. 2, 2024, after a short battle with kidney cancer.

Cathy was born on May 23, 1958, to Earl Gene and Joyce (Conn) McCammack.

She was a graduate of South Putnam High School in the class of 1976.

Cathy married Eddie Paul Samsel on Nov. 11, 1978.

Together they raised Ryan Paul and Emily Suzanne on their family farm. Cathy worked at First National Bank early in their marriage before taking a break to raise her children and be an active partner in their farm, returning later to the bank for several years.

The greatest joy in her life were her two grandchildren, Carolyn Jean McHugh and Justin Ray McHugh.

She was preceded in death by father Earl Gene McCammack and brother Mark Duane McCammack.

Surviving Cathy is her husband, Ed; mother Joyce McCammack; son Ryan (Robyn) Samsel; daughter Emily (Justin) McHugh; grandchildren Carolyn Jean McHugh and Justin Ray McHugh; and neice Pam Matherly.

Cathy’s family is planning a celebration of life to be held in the summer.

Condolences may be made at www.whitakerfuneralhome.net.