Catherine Sampey Obituary
We announce the death of Catherine Sampey of Fairchance, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 94. Catherine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catherine Sampey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Kopas and Anna Terifay Kopas; her siblings, Margaret, Mary Kopas, Ann Svatik, John Kopas Sr., Andrew Kopas Jr., Vince Kopas and Frank Kopas; and her husband Melvin Sampey Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Lawrence W. Sampey (Mary) of Newton, NJ, Barry Vincent Sampey (Louann) of Murrells Inlet, SC and Cathy Sampey Barber (Rodney Jay) of Fairchance, PA; her grandchildren, Samantha Williamson (Scot) of Hardwick, NJ, Amanda Sampey of West Orange, NJ, Derek Sampey (Lindsay) of Ventura, CA, Brent Sampey (Jessica) of Charlotte, NC, Robert Tyler Barber of Gulfport, FL and Hunter Barber of Minneapolis, MN; and her great grandchildren, Noah, Wesley, Logan and Hannah. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home (134 W Church St, Fairchance, PA 15436). A prayer will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Cyril and Methodius R. C. Church (50 N Morgantown St, Fairchance, PA 15436).
