Robert Allen Cornelius

July 22, 2014

Cornelius, Robert Obituary

Robert Allen Cornelius, 64 of Milford, PA, grew up in Ogdensburg, NJ and a longtime resident of Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in Milford Township, PA. The son of the late Ellsworth and Ruth (White) Cornelius, he was born December 13, 1949 in Ogdensburg, NJ. He was a member of the American Legion Post, Eau Gaulie, FL, the 40 & 8 of American Legion, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a devoted husband, beloved father and devout Christian.

Survivors include his wife: Catherine (Listenik) Cornelius; three sons: Robert Cornelius, Jr. of Denver, CO, David Cornelius of Denver, CO, Michael Cornelius of Wantage, NJ; daughter: Patricia Cornelius of Melbourne, FL; three step children: Leanna VonMerveldt of Tampa, FL, Morgan Shipe of Clearwater, FL, Dorothy Whitfield of Dover, DE; great aunt: Quindara Chillson of Pompton Lakes, NJ; two sisters: Janet Bartosch and Louise Stewart both of TN; brother: Ronald Cornelius of Dorango, CO; and his cousin: Laurie Loeffler.

Friends may call at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, PA on Saturday July 26, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg, NJ on Sunday July 27, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Alden Johnson officiating.

Burial will take place at Pompton Reformed Church Cemetery, Pompton Plains, NJ at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Ogdensburg, 21 Kenneth Ave, Ogdensburg, NJ 07439.




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July 26, 2014
7-9 p.m.

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Stroyan Funeral Home

405 West Harford St.
Milford, PA 18337
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July 27, 2014
1 p.m.

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First Presbyterian Church of Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg, NJ
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