Obituary of Carole A. O’Rourke

Ms. Carole A. O’Rourke, 84, of Cortland, passed away on Monday Nov 24, 2025 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Born July 10, 1941 in Albany to Thomas F. and Leona Kramer O’Rourke, Carole was a Cortland resident most of her life.

Carole was a communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and had retired from Cortland County where she was employed for many years as the Deputy Commissioner of Social Services. A woman of many interests, Carole enjoyed; Golfing, Swimming, Bowling, Quilting and playing cards; but her greatest joy came from the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving and devoted children; her son; Michael Davies of West Monroe, N.Y. and her three daughters; Elizabeth (James) Cosimo and Carole Ann Davies both of Cortland and Michelle Carr of Morrisville; a brother; Gerald (Patricia) O’Rourke and a sister; Helen Spaulding both of Cortland. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Carole was preceded in death by siblings Thomas C. (Claudette), Mary (Thomas), Margaret (Daniel) and brother in law Donal, a grandson; Curtis Carr and her dear friend; Mary Ann Discenza.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday Dec 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. The Christian Rite of committal and burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life will follow at The St. Charles Hotel 83 Central Ave. Cortland, N.Y. Those who choose to honor Carole in the form of a contribution are asked to please consider; St. Mary’s Parochial School 61 N. Main St. Cortland, N.Y. 13045

Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y. www.riccardifuneralhome.com