Obituary of Paul D. Cornell

Paul D. Cornell, 35, of Chester, NY, formerly of Jasper, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the Town of Troupsburg, NY. Paul was born in Hornell on May 14, 1981, the son of Patrick V. and Lorraine K. (VanSkiver) Cornell. He grew up in Jasper and was a 1999 graduate of Jasper-Troupsburg Central School. On August 23, 2014, he married the former Dina Rienzo. She survives. An avid outdoorsman, Paul loved to hunt deer and game birds and had a passion for trout fishing. He loved to attend outdoor expos and shows and was in his favorite element when spending time in the outdoors. Paul was a sales manager for IBuy Stores Inc. in Chester, an online business selling construction equipment. Paul is survived by his wife, Dina of Chester, his daughter, Ella Reynae Cornell at home, his mother, Lorraine (Fred) Barber of Jasper, his father, Patrick (Maureen) Cornell of Jasper, his brothers, Dane (Holly) Cornell of Berkshire, NY and Trent Barber (Katie Barron) of Grove City, OH, his sister, Sarabeth Cornell of Jasper, his maternal grandmother, Rosemarie VanSkiver of Jasper, his mother in law and father in law, Rudolph and Diana Rienzo of Bluffton, SC, his sisters in law, Kimberly Rienzo-Tillson (Justin) of South Carolina, Stephanie (Andrew) Boyance of South Carolina and Krystle (Nick) Frye of Georgia, nieces and nephews, Payton Cornell, Ainsley Cornell, Elizabeth Tillson, Abigail Boyance, Olivia Boyance, Logan Frye and Thomas Frye and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call on Thursday, April 13 from 4 to 7 PM at the H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY. Paul’s memorial service will be held there on Friday at 11 AM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.