Gail E. (Butler) Cortese
June 4, 1935 - March 19, 2017
Gail E. (Butler) Cortese, 81, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born July 4, 1935 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Mark Butler and Ruth Foti and was also preceded in death by her son Shawn P. Murphy; a brother and a sister Mark Butler Jr. and Mary Alice “Mame” Galvin; and brother in-law Patrick Galvin. Gail worked as a travel agent owning Ardmore Travel, Forrest Hills and Cruises Only, Pittsburgh. She was a worldwide traveler, avid gardener, an avid reader, loved animals, and enjoyed belonging to the Gourmet Cooking Club. She was a member and active volunteer of the First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, volunteered for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, and the Norwin Public Library. Gail is survived by her husband Charles “Chuck” Cortese; and her daughter Shannon N. (Keith) Bartholomai, South Connellsville; a sister Sheryl (Bob) Demko; sister in-law Louise Butler, Flora “Sis” Cortese and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with Rev. Ronald H. Wakeman officiating. Interment will follow at Brush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Western PA Chapter, PO Box 1196, Thorn Run Rd, Coraopolis, 15108, or First Presbyterian Church, 617 Main St, Irwin 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
Gail E. (Butler) Cortese, 81, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born July 4, 1935 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Mark Butler and Ruth Foti and was also preceded in death by her son Shawn P. Murphy; a brother and... View Obituary & Service Information