Catherine C. (Gilmartin) Coyle

Catherine Coyle, 97, formerly of Youngstown, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Inn at Ironwood surrounded by her family.

She was born November 16, 1922 in Youngstown, the daughter of Irish Immigrants James and Catherine Rice Gilmartin.

Catherine graduated from St. Brendan’s Grade School and Chaney High School, class of 1940. She worked as a payroll clerk at Truscon & Republic Steel and Plakie Toys. Catherine was very proud of her Irish heritage. She attended daily mass at St. Christine Church, as long as her health allowed.

On May 29, 1948, she married Frank J. Coyle at St. Brendan’s Church. Frank and Catherine enjoyed attending Ohio State & Notre Dame football games. They also belonged to the Caprice Club.

Catherine was a member of Seton III and monthly bridge club and enjoyed playing golf at the Rocky Ridge Ladies Par 3 League.

Catherine is survived by her children, James Coyle, Terrence (Deborah) Coyle and Colleen (J. Gerald) Ingram; 2 grandchildren Shaina (JT) Holt and Kayleigh Drummond; 3 great grandchildren Owen, Vivienne and William Holt; sister-in-law Juliane Gilmartin and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Coyle who died January 11, 1987; and infant daughter, Maureen, brothers James, Thomas P. and Vincent E. Gilmartin.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Inn at Ironwood and Hospice for the care of Catherine.

A mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday February 4, 2020 at Saint Christine Church, Youngstown where family and friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the Mass celebrated by Rev. Msgr. David Rhodes.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul, care of St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44511.

Arrangements for Catherine have been entrusted to the Fox Funeral Home 4700 Market St. Boardman.

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