Patricia Cortright

Patricia (nee Steketee) Cortright passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2023 at the age of 95.

Patty was born on December 11, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Georgia (Price) and Nelson Steketee. She is survived by her devoted husband of 75 years Charles (Charley), her beloved children Bruce (Rhonda) Cortright of Cincinnati, OH, and daughter Laura Cortright Yale of The Sea Ranch, CA, granddaughters Emily (Adam) Cortright Roberts of Keller, TX and Beth (James Hunter) Cortright of Los Alamos, NM, great granddaughter Riley, sister-in-law Sally Holtzmuller and many loving nieces and nephews.

Patty married Charley in 1947 and lived in Cincinnati for the next 35 years. She was a teacher at Oak Hills High School and eventually became the ultimate homemaker. Patty attended Ottawa Hills High School and Miami University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Geography. She was a member of the East Naples United Methodist Church, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, the Greater Naples Alumnae Panhellenic, a former member of Ryland Lakes Country Club, Ryland, KY and Lakewood Country Club in Naples, FL.

Pat and Charley retired to Naples, FL in 1982 where she enjoyed her tropical home, the beach, the climate and the people of her community. She grew orchids, swam in the pool and Gulf of Mexico and played mahjong and golf just for the fun of it. They traveled the world together throughout their married life. In 2022 they returned to their son and daughter-in-law’s home in Cincinnati where she enjoyed local theater, walks in the neighborhood and local parks, doing puzzles, admiring the birds and being with family.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choosing. Per Pat’s request, no services will be held. A reception to pay respects to the family will be held at St. Johns Westminster Union Church on Neeb Rd in Delhi on Sunday 1/15/23 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. This will be held following their traditional Sunday service, which you are invited to attend, at 10:00am.