Katherine Otteni is the daughter of Anton "Tony" Otteni and Josephine Wingerter.
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Per the 1910 U.S. Census, Katherine Otteni resided in McKean Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania on Grubbe Road with her parents and siblings. Listed are:
-Anton Otteni, age 41, born Germany
-Josephine Otteni, age 42, born Germany
-Henry Otteni, age 19*, born Pennsylvania
-William Otteni, age 20, born Pennsylvania
-Annie E Otteni, age 16, born Pennsylvania
-Fredeick A Otteni, age 11, born Pennsylvania
-Rosie M Otteni, age 8, born Pennsylvania
-Terasia C Otteni, age 7, born Pennsylvania
-Clarnce M Otteni, age 6, born Pennsylvania
-George E Otteni, age 4, born Pennsylvania
-Charles E Otteni, age 3, born Pennsylvania
-Antone T Otteni, age 2, born Pennsylvania
-Katherine J Otteni, age 1, born Pennsylvania

* NOTE: The age for Henry appears to be written over and could have been changed to "20" instead of "19"

In 1910, Anton and Josephine Otteni were listed as married 12 years with 8 children born and 7 children living.
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Per the 1920 U.S. Census, Katherine Otteni resided in McKean Township, Erie County, Ohio with her widowed mother. Listed are:
-Josephine Otteni, age 52, born Germany, Widow
-Henery Otteni, age 29, born Pennsylvania
-Fred Otteni, age 20, born Pennsylvania
-Rosa Otteni, age 18, born Pennsylvania
-Theresa Otteni, age 17, born Pennsylvania
-Clarence Otteni, age 16, born Pennsylvania
-George Otteni, age 14, born Pennsylvania
-Charles Otteni, age 13, born Pennsylvania
-Antone Otteni, age 12, born Pennsylvania
-Katherine Otteni, age 10, born Pennsylvania

In 1920, Katherine's mother listed 1890 as year of her immigration to the U.S.
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OBITUARY
Sister Patrice Otteni
Taught for 58 years in diocesan schools

Sister Patrice Otteni, SSJ, 82, of the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph, died Thursday morning, Nov 7, 1991, at her residence.

A native of McKean, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Josephine Wingerter Otteni, pioneer McKean residents. She entered the sisters community form St. Francis Xavier parish in 1928, made her final profession in 1934 and celebrated her diamond jubilee in 1989.

For 58 years, she ministered in diocesan parochial schools, including 28 years at St. Joseph's. Others included St. Patrick's, Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Heart and St. Paul's in Erie, and elementary schools in Clearfield, Meadville, Reynoldsville, and Bradford.

She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education form Villa Maria College. In retirement at the Motherhouse since 1986, she was active in serving the SSJ Prayer Call project; in letter writing to elected officials concerning political issues affecting peace, gun control and environment; and in sharing literature on those issues with the SSJ community.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Rose) Herrmann, Mrs. Thomas (Anna) Keys and Theresa Otteni; and six brothers, William, Fred, George, Anton, Henry, and Charles Otteni. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call at the Villa Maria Motherhouse Convent, 819 W. 8th St. Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady's chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.