Catherine Marut, 97, of Kensington passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20 with family by her side.  Catherine was born January 23, 1925 to the late Stanley and Mary (Smuda) Polgroszek and was a life-long resident of Berlin.  She was a waitress at Shuttle Meadow Country Club and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.  Catherine was an avid gardener who enjoyed flowers and had many beautiful flower gardens around her home.  Above all her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family who she loved dearly. Catherine was a kind, generous soul and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Catherine leaves behind her children Marcia Lechowicz (Stephen), Deborah Marut and Paul Marut all of Kensington.  Her grandchildren Catherine Sullivan (Brennan), Stephen Lechowicz Jr. (Kimberly), Paul Marut Jr. (Samantha), and Jason Lechowicz (Susan).  Also, her great-grandchildren Maxwell, Kadence, Ryan, Jack, Cara, Sadie, June, and Luke.  Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Peter Marut Sr., son Peter Marut Jr., 2 brothers and 4 sisters.

Services will be held Wednesday, March 23 at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington from 10-11am.  A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Church, Alling Street, Kensington at 11:30am.  Burial to follow at Maple Cemetery.