Obituary of Louise E. Gath

Louise E. Gath, 91 of Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on February 9th 2014 . Louise Gath was born in Lewiston, Maine to Dennis A. and Louise Plude O'Brien on December 27th, 1922. She attended Lewiston High School and graduated in 1940. She went on to earn a degree in Business from Bliss Business College in Lewiston ME. She worked as a Secretary for OCM BOCES and Cortland Jr./Sr. High School for 25 years. Her family was her greatest joy. Louise was involved in SUNY Cortland Faculty Wives and Catholic Daughters. Louise is survived by her children, James Gath (Nancy Pizzi) of Gurnee, IL and Bradenton, Fl, Frances Miller (Gary), Elizabeth Griffin (Sam) of Cortland, NY and Thomas Gath (Connie) of Preble, NY, her grandchildren, Shannon Forsell (Dave) of Indianapolis, IN, Kelly (Brian) Wilson of Marietta, GA, Colleen (Michael) McFee, of Houston TX, Kevin Miller of Cortland, NY, Anna Griffin (Puok Moon) of Johnson City, NY, Leonard Gath (Ashley) of Salt Lake City, UT, Paula Gath of Breckenridge, CO, Chris Gath of Cortland, NY and Kellie Byroads (Josh) of Granville, NY and 5 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard T. Gath Jr., her brothers John, Thomas and Frank O'Brien. A Memorial Mass will be held at Saint Mary's Church of Cortland on Thursday, Feb. 13th at 10am with Father Joseph Zareski officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. At Louise's request there are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Church, or Hospice of Cortland County. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice of Cortland County, The Elizabeth Brewster House and all of the people who enriched Louise's life. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com