Gail Louise Cook
November 28, 1931 ~ May 12, 2016
Gail Louise Cook, age 84 of Geneva, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Geneva Village Retirement Center. Born November 28, 1931 in Monessen, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late James Leonard and Ethel (McGilvray) Cheesebrough. She married George F. Cook on December 28, 1954 in Monessen, PA.
Gail worked at UHHS Memorial Hospital of Geneva. She was a member of Peoples Church in Geneva where she worked as a bookkeeper for 27 years. She loved spending time with her family and working at the church. She is survived by her daughters: Judy (Mike) Hall of Madison, Kathy (John) Lago of Goose Creek, SC, Vicki Howe of Portage, PA, and Jami (Eric) Olsen of Madison; grandchildren: Jim (Amy) Hall, Jodie (Scott) Koranda, Jennifer (Brad) Schuler, John (Elizabeth) Lago Jr., Dianne (Jason) Vohs, David (Brooke) Lago, Matthew, Hannah, and Jacob Howe, Jason (Tiffany) Olsen, and Melissa (Frank White) Olsen; Great-Grandchildren: Abigail, Gabe, Nicholas, Josh, Emily, Kaelynn, Kole, Kylie, Zachery, Sydnie, Adalynne, Katherine, Riley, Emily, Matthew, Hailey, Michaela, Jackson, Korvin, Khloee, and Alexis; brother: Dean (Janice) Cheesebrough of York, PA. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Art Riggle; her second husband: George Cook, her parents; brother: Ronald Cheesebrough; granddaughters: Angel Marie Hall and Savanna Grace Schuler.
Friends will be received from 5 8:00pm on Monday, May 16, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway in Geneva. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Rev. Richard Rose will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva following the service.
Contributions may be made in Gail's name to the Cheesebrough Scholarship Fund at York University, York PA 17403 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Friends may leave condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dear Judy and Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. But, May you find comfort in the thought that she is in Jesus's arms now. May He comfort you through this difficult time.
Gail was my Brownie and Girl Scout leader And one of my Sunday School teachers at People's Church as well as mother of a Spencer and GHS classmate. I will miss her. I think of her often and how her Christian life effected my life.
I am so very sorry for your loss .Gail was one of the best human beings I have ever had the honor of knowing May she rest in peace
Dear family, I'm sorry I will not be able to go to the funeral home. I cannot leave Ray alone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Gail was a wonderful woman and friend.
So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. What a blessing to know that when Jesus came to take her hand and lead her home, He also told her “Well done, they good and faithful servant!”. God bless you all as you walk through this valley of grief.
Judy and Mike, I was sad to read of the lose of your mother. Though it is never easy, Gary and I want you to know you are in out thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God bless you all. Gail wasprecious..as you know. What a beautiful reunion for her and George. She left so many with wonderful memories.
Rex and I wish to send you and your family our sympathy in the loss of your mother.
To the Cook girls and family…
Your mom was one of the most compassionate, strong , caring women that i have ever met. Having her in my life growing up was such a blessing. She is loved and will be missed. Hugs and prayers to each and everyone of you!
My deepest sympathy to her entire family. She was a wonderful co-worker , kind to all and always a smile. May she rest in peace.
Judy, Jami,Cooks & Halls: So sorry for your loss. She was so kind and thoughtful. I am glad that I will still see that spirit in you all. She will be missed!
So sorry to hear of Gail's passing. We really had a good time talking about the Mon Valley in Pennsylvania, where we were both from.
Jami & Eric, Your Mom was a sweetheart. Remember the good times, Jami. You know your Mom is pain free and so happy now with your Father and I believe her dog was Lucky, he probably greeted her as she came through the pearly gates. Love you Guys,