Robert J. "Bob" Cornell

1938 - 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Cornell obituary, 1938-2019, Boston, PA

Robert J. "Bob" Cornell

1938 - 2019

BORN

1938

DIED

2019

Robert J. "Bob" Cornell Obituary

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Robert J. "Bob" Cornell, 81, of Washington, formerly of Buena Vista, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born March 8, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Harold Cornell and the late Isabel Marie (Kelly) and Fred Krien. Bob was a retired Project Manager for South Hills Computer Center at Dick Corporation in Large. He worked there for 32 years. He was an avid golfer, and played with the Bull Chippers League at Butler's Golf Course since 1999. Bob was a life member of the Buena Vista Fire Company. He is survived by his wife, Sally (Seibert) Cornell, daughters, Kathleen Cornell (Kent) Bonadio of Penn Township, Carol Sue Cornell (Joe) Palady of Elizabeth Township, Patricia Cornell (Shawn) Leber of West Mifflin, and Mary Cornell Popham of Boston, son, Robert J. (Tina) Cornell, Jr., of Buena Vista, sister, Carole Cornell Holsing of Elizabeth Township, ten grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Dawn Cornell Bocianoski, Randy Cornell and Wesley Cornell. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Cornell. Friends are welcome Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 10 am. Interment will follow at the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

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Linda Neiport

May 21, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Blanche Ostrander

May 21, 2019

Sally, I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband. Sending you love and sympathy during this sad time.

MICHAEL ANDRESKY

May 21, 2019

Bob, you are joining your good friend, Ed Semcoski, for that dream golf trip that never ends, where every round is under par, hit 'em straight!

Nelson Davenport

May 21, 2019

So sorry on the loss of your father. Deepest sympathy to the family.

Carole Cornell Holsing

May 20, 2019

Bob....you were ours & we loved you...forever in our hearts ❤

Mark Falatovich

May 20, 2019

When I began my IT career at South Hills Computer Center in 1980 I had the good fortune of sitting next to Bob. He was my mentor who taught me a great deal about computer programming and always had my back. I will be forever grateful to him. He was a person with high integrity, honesty and perhaps a bit of a temper which only made him more endearing. He was not only an intense co-worker and great teacher, he was also a great friend. We shared many great times and laughs on the golf course as well as the local establishments. Any time I tell old Bob Cornell stories it is always with a smile on my face and fond memories. He will be sadly missed! My deepest condolences to Sally and Bobs family!

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Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Boston

6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135

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