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John L. Cornelius, 80, of Deansboro, passed away with his family at his side, in Florida, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born April 2, 1934, in Oneida, NY, son of Frank and Clara Lloyd Cornelius. On August 3, 1957, he was united in marriage with Genevieve Welch. John was a US Air Force veteran, and a retiree from the US Army Reserves. After the Air Force, he joined his parents in their farm equipment business. He also served various positions in the Town of Marshall and Oneida County. John joined the Deansboro Fire Department in 1956 and held various offices before becoming an honorary member. He was very active in and served as Commander of the Shilling, Burns and Young VFW Post #9591, member of the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post #232, and a lifelong member of the Deansboro United Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife; his son, Doug (Sue) Cornelius, of Deansboro; daughters, Sue Sigsbee, of Waterville, NY, Cindy (Bill) Woods, of Kennesaw, GA, and Patti Cornelius (Lynn Becker), of Alpharetta, GA; grandchildren, Ryan Cornelius, Cortnee St. John, Kristen Hartman, Jason Sigsbee, Jarid Sigsbee, Devin and Marissa Cornelius, Sarah Paige and Jake Camp; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Trent Cornelius, Cassie Sigsbee, Liam and Ethan St. John and Owen Paige; sister, Barbara (Fred) Schuck; and brother, Paul (Joyce). John was predeceased by his grandson, Cpl. John P. Sigsbee, KIA, Iraq, 2008. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Sunday afternoon, April 27th, from 2-4 p.m. at the Deansboro United Church of Christ. Funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours. A celebration of John's life will be held in the church house. John will be laid to rest in the Saratoga National Cemetery, beside his grandson, John, on Monday. Arrangements are by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton. In lieu of floral offerings, please consider memorial contributions to the Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Deansboro United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the church. owenspavlotrogers.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cornelius
May 19, 2014
My heart goes out to you Gen. I just found out today
Bill schlist
Glenn & Carole Gray
April 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Glenn & Carole Gray
Sharon Cameron
April 25, 2014
Gen...sending prayers and light to your family...sorry for your loss.
Ken McConnell
April 25, 2014
My sincerest sympathies to Gen and all of the family.
Walt & DeeDee Welch
April 25, 2014
Uncle John was so special to both of us. We will cherish our memories and the good times we shared with him. We are sending your prayers, comfort and blessings to everyone. Wish we could have made the trip from Illinois to be there with you.
April 24, 2014
Gene. So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Praying for you and your family. Barb & Allan Rattray.
April 24, 2014
Gen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Fondly,
Anne Joslin Riffle
Barbara
April 24, 2014
Aunt Gen, Doug, Sue, Cindy and Patty and all your families,
Uncle John has always held a special place in my heart. I cannot begin to list the memories I think of when I think of him and your family. William and I will keep you in our prayers during these next steps on this difficult journey. Uncle John will be forever in our hearts. Love William, Barbara and family
Donna & Jim
April 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during your loss.
Ellen Posa
April 23, 2014
Sorry to hear about John. We're going to miss our surrogate dad and grandpa. Love to you all...Ellen, Tony & Jason Posa
Terry Rockwell
April 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers go out to the family.
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