Jeffrey E Cornelius

Jeffrey E Cornelius obituary

Jeffrey E Cornelius

Jeffrey Cornelius Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Jeffrey Cornelius, 65, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 20th, at Home. Born in Canton, on May 24, 1960, a son of the late Margaret (Westrich) Cornelius. Besides his mother he is preceded in death by son Jeffrey R. Cornelius, daughter Misty A. Cornelius, brother David John Cornelius. Survived by daughter Kara (Christopher) Burney; 2 sisters Kimberly Dalton, Lisa Solomon; brother Harold Pritchard; 5 grandsons; 4 granddaughters; 2 great grandchildren as well as other family members and friends. No services will be held at this time.

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