Obituary of Mary Louise Caughey

Mary Louise Kernan Caughey, 86, of Cortland, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at University Hospital in Syracuse. Born in Cortland in 1929, Mary Louise was the daughter of the late Richard and Alta Kernan. Mary Louise was predeceased by her husband, Warren W. Caughey in 1975 and sons Tom in 1998 and Dick in 2008. A graduate of St, Mary’s School, she retired in 1993 as a Senior Secretary from SUNY Cortland after a 28 year career. She enjoyed her friends and family including her 12 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She also enjoyed all the family pets, especially her cat Winnie. Survivors include her children Steve (Alice) Caughey, Jeanne (Scott) Gablenz, Carol (Mike) Kanellis, and Kathy (Joe) Stockton, and all the grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at Wright Beard Funeral Home on Lincoln Avenue, Cortland on Friday from 4pm to 6pm, with a mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday morning at 9am. Interment will follow the mass at St. Mary’s Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary’s School would be appreciated. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com.