Catherine N. Erb, age 85, of Hartville, went home with the Lord on Friday May 3, 2019. She was born November 22, 1933 in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Hazel (Kirk) Bentz and graduated from Middlebranch High School. In high school, Catherine was a majorette and Wayne Erb was a football player. They married January 16 and have celebrated 65 years of marriage. She retired from Lake High School as head cook. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church of Middlebranch where she was friends with everybody.

Preceded in death by son Bill; 3 brothers Donald, Bobby and Howard Bentz. She is survived by her husband Wayne; children Connie (Bill) Baxter, Jim Erb, Mark Erb; grandchildren Rachelle and Shaun Erb, Brian Baxter, Melissa (Brenda) Scurry, Jason and Josh (Kayla) Erb; 3 great-grandchildren Chase Carnes, Travis Erb and Naomi Lane; sister Beverly (Tom) Kell; brother Harold Bentz; also numerous other relatives and friends including all of the Erbs.

Calling hours are Tuesday 4-7 PM at Arnold Funeral Home Hartville and one hour prior to services Wednesday (10-11 AM) at church. Funeral services are Wednesday 11 AM at Grace Brethren Church of Middlebranch with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating. Final resting place is Mount Peace Cemetery.

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