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DONALD ORNER Obituary

ORNER--Donald, the quiet engineer behind the electrical design of many commercial buildings, hospitals, and sports arenas died September 29th at the age of 87. Served in the Navy CB's during WWII, graduated from Cornell in 1948. Survived by wife Joan, children Lois and William, grandchildren Zachary, Eli, Emma, Josef and Phillip; predeceased by daughter Martha Paul.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 4, 2012.

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Adam Dinnebeil

August 8, 2024

I remember being told Mr Orner would take notes at a meeting and immediately turn them in to Sylvia as the minutes of the meeting he also said one thing to me " whatever you do go into your own business " I did so I thank you Mr Orner I did not know you but you affected me Adam

October 7, 2012

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