Cathryn McElvaney (nee Carman), born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by family.
Cathy was the beloved wife of Gary for the past 39 years. She was the loving mother of Brian, Kevin (Megan), and Mary Kate (Patrick), and proud grandmother to Brie, Maura, and Addison. She is also survived by her mother Kathryn, brother Joseph (Linda), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members, and predeceased by her father Joe and stepfather Larry.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday April 8, 2021, from 6–8 p.m., and again Friday from 9-10 a.m., at John F. Fluehr & Sons, 3301 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA, 19149. Funeral mass will be held on Friday April 9, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia. Rite of Committal Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA, 19020. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cathy"s memory may be made to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at
Cathryn McElvaney (nee Carman) - Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation