Mary Catherine Cain

Passed March 3, 2026

Mechanicsburg, PA

We bid farewell to Mary Catherine Cain of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 3, 2026 at the age of 87. Mary Catherine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph W. Cope and Iva Mae Cope (Bittenbender); and her siblings, Ralph E. Cope, Claris A. Swank, Sue Ann Knorr, Larry Lee Cope, Leon M. Cope, Patricia L. Hillard and John W. Cope.

She is survived by: her husband Paul M. Cain Jr. of Mechanicsburg; her children, Barry D. Cain (Sandra) of Camp Hill, Edwin R. Cain of Camp Hill, Paula D. Kerr of Sherwood, AR and Richard P. Cain (Marcia) of Rochelle, VA; her grandchildren, Alexander G. Cain (Sarah) of Harrisburg, Catherine J. Kerr (Scott) of Springfield, MO, Tyler D. Cain (Emily) of Collingswood, NJ and Natalie J. Kerr of Springdale, AR; her great grandchildren, Jordan and Nolan Cain; her siblings, Karen Hopkins (Ralph) of Mount Vernon, ME, Judy Lee of Boca Raton, FL, Randall E. Cope (Cathy) and Hetlerville; and her sisters-in-law, Carol Cope of Lime Ridge and Barbara Cortright of Masonic Village.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Lime Ridge New Hope Church (6405 4th St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at the same location.

Memorial contributions in Mary's name are suggested to: Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way Ste 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110; First United Methodist Church, 135 W. Simpson St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or Lime Ridge New Hope Church, 6405 4th St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

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