Catherine L. “Cathy” Petersen, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  

She was born on June 20, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to Danny and Norma (Rex) Preston.  Her father, Danny Preston and her mother, Norma Rex preceded her in death. Cathy was previously married to Merit M. Conley. On October 21, 2000 Cathy married John Petersen and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are her two daughters: Jordan (Russell) Girdler of Findlay and Abby (Brent) Luchini of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren: Caiden, Lucy, Kennedy and Isabelle; a brother, Bill (Barb) Preston of Alger; and several nieces. 

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Rusty.  

Cathy retired from Ada Technologies, where she worked as an assembler.  

Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Rev. Ben Buzhardt officiating.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, 3786 County Road E, Deshler, Ohio 43516.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.   

Memorial contributions may be made to the Auglaize Bible Church, P.O. Box 228, Harrod, Ohio 45850 and/or Bridge Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840.