Cover photo for Robert Delmot Cornell's Obituary
Robert Delmot Cornell Profile Photo
1948 Robert 2016

Robert Delmot Cornell

June 29, 1948 — May 26, 2016

Cornell, Robert Robert D. Cornell, age 67, Wellsburg, NY, passed away on May 26, 2016. Born on June 29, 1948 to the late Clinton and Gene Cornell of Canton, PA. Survived by daughter, Wendy H. Pfuntner of Elmira, NY; stepdaughter, MariBeth Matthews; stepson, Matt Matthews; grandchildren, Jesse H. Pfuntner and Ally Schiefen of Trumansburg, NY, Jordan L. Lewis of Elmira, NY; sisters, Lonna Englert (Jeff), Connie Bergquist (Dan); brothers, Wayne Cornell, Frank Cornell (Priscilla); his beloved shih-tzu "Patches"; along with several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Beverly A. Cornell; daughter, Denise Cornell; and best friend of many years, Jim Sherwood of East Canton, PA. Bob was a truck driver for Delmot Motor Express, now Al's Leasing, and retired from Howard's Express. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed the great outdoors. Spent many summers camping at World's End State Park in Forksville, PA. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Moose Club of Canton, PA and was known for his luck at Quick Draw and his contagious laugh and kindness to others. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral Services honoring his life will follow the visitation at 7 PM. Rev. Laurie Greenlaw will officiate. Interment will take place in the East Canton Cemetery in Canton, PA. Bob's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Delmot Cornell, please visit our flower store.

Guestbook

Visits: 0

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree