Catherine "Cathie"

Cilles

Catherine Jo Booth Cilles, 72, of St Clairsville, Ohio, passed away with grace at her home on November 13, 2026.

She was born May 29, 1954, in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Patricia Dennis Booth of Shadyside, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Richard Cilles, and her beloved daughter, Bethany Cilles Paul.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Katie) Cilles, grandchildren, Delaney Paul, Hudson, Tucker, and Lucy Kate Cilles, brother Rick Booth, sister Vickie Myers, brother-in-law Jeff Cilles, several nieces and Nephews, as well as many close friends, including Sally Taylor, who was very near and dear to her heart.

Throughout her working years, Cathie was employed at Evick Construction, Pied Piper Nursery School, Bellaire Harbor, and Kelly's Suite II. Each chapter of her life brought friendships and connections that could last her entire life. Cathie touched the lives of so many, from her students at Pied Piper, to her clients at Kelly's, her lifelong friends, her family, and everyone in between. Whether it was offering a ride, sharing a conversation, or checking in to say hi, she was always so giving in everything she did, and oh, how she loved her children and grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She just enjoyed spending time with them. Cathie had her own way of caring and never asked for anything in return. Her smile and laugh were contagious and always lit up the room.

Cathie had many struggles and tragedies in life and in health, but she fought hard and stayed strong through it all, always keeping her faith. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Arrangements entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St Clairsville, Ohio, with a private burial in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

The family would like to thank Cathie’s close friends for their help and support, Stonerise Hospice for their care and guidance and Sally Taylor for being an example of selfless love and unwavering lifetime friendship.

In lieu of flowers, Cathie's wishes were for memorial contributions to be made to Breakthrough T1D Your Way for type 1 diabetes research.