Wahkiakum County Eagle-August 1995 Cortay, Charles Gerald Age 65, of Cathlamet, died at home August 10. He was born November 27, 1929, in San Francisco, the son of Gerald and Katherine (Berry) Cortay. Mr. Cortay recently retired from the Silver Bay Logging Co. in Alaska and was a former restaurateur and chef in Kalama and Kodiak, Alaska. An avid fisherman, he also loved woodworking as a hobby. He belonged to the Elks Lodge in Kodiak for many years and the Chefs de Cuisine Society. Survivors include his wife, Pearl at home; and two daughters, Shawn M. Cortay and Keri K. Farnsworth, both of McKinleyville, Calif. A private memorial service for friends and family was held at the Cortay home. Unknown Burial Location 27 November 1929-10 August 1995 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2006 from original newspaper collection.)