Catherine "Cathy" E. Chambers

Catherine E. "Cathy" Chambers, 72, of Washington, died on April 23, 2021, in the Washington Hospital. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Washington, a daughter of the late William and Isabella Schwingle Hardie. A graduate of Trinity High School, Cathy was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Chambers had worked at the Maiden Street Foodland for thirty years, and for ten years in the cafeteria in Charles County School. Cathy enjoyed crafts of all kinds, baking for every holiday, and fund raising for the Special Olympics. On August 28, 1981, she married Gary Chambers, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Kimberly (Justin) Truby, of Waldorf, MD; a sister, Ruth Miles, of Washington; five grandchildren, Madison, Alexander, Emma, Sara, and Bethany; a sister-in-law, Nardis Hardie; and her best friend, Sue Hewitt. Deceased are a daughter, Mandy Sue Chambers; and her brother, Richard Hardie. Friends will be received on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the time of a Blessing Service, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, with Father John Lynam as Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA, 22116-7023, or 1-800-DIABETES.