Catherine E. Friel Obituary
We announce the death of Catherine E. Friel of Yardley, Pennsylvania, born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 75. Catherine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catherine E. Friel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Catherine Black (Hyde) and Harold D. James; her husband Gerald J. Friel, Jr.; and her siblings, David James and Laurelee "Chi Chi" Coffman.
She is survived by: her daughter Lisa Patti (Kyle Fidure); her sister Lindalee Ogburn (James); her grandchildren, Carrie Carney Dylan Patti (Kyle) and Sutton; her great grandchildren, Mila, Adrian and Levi Carney; and her stepchildren, Susan DeMarco (Ed), Gerald J. Friel, III (Lynn), John Friel (Wendy) and Carol Nielson (Carl). She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and step grandchildren.
