Myrna L. Cornmesser
February 9, 1934 ~ June 17, 2026
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Myrna L. Cornmesser, 92, of Franklin moved to her heavenly home on June 17, 2026 from the Caring Place with her family at her side.
Born in her grandmother’s house on February 9, 1934 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Burchfield) Himes. She spent her childhood in the Oil City, Tionesta, Tiona, Warren areas.
On September 17, 1955, she married the love of her life, Henry James Cornmesser and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1980.
Myrna was a caregiver for many years and was appreciated and loved by those she cared for.
She was a member of the Nicklin Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years.
Her favorite hobbies were studying her bible and bowling for which she attended “states” for 15 years. She also enjoyed perfecting her rose and flower gardens, quilting, and crocheting.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kenton Cornmesser and his wife, Renee, Bradley Cornmesser, Charlotte Hanna and her husband, Jerry, and Kari McLean and her husband, Edward; her 10 grandchildren; her 18 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and her brothers Jack Himes, and Dean Himes and his wife, Joyce.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a great grandson, Judah; and her brother, Tom.
In following with Myrna’s wishes, no public services will be observed at this time and arrangements are under the care of Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA.
Myrna will be laid to rest in Nicklin Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made in Myrna’s name to the Nicklin United Methodist Church, 2602 Waterworks Road, Franklin, PA. 16323 or the charity of one’s choice.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Myrna’s Book of Memories online at warrenfh.com.
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Myrna and my mother, Dorothy Krepp, were quite the duo! Mom would talk to Myrna on the phone all the time and loved bowling with her. I loved bowling with Myrna! Mom will be so excited to see her again! May the LORD Bless your family with strength, grace, peace and comfort!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Myrna was a good MOM and set an example for us all in how to raise a family to love God and serve Him. We all could learn a lesson in Christian commitment from her faithful service over the years. May God comfort you with the precious memories of a life well lived.
Lee & Jane Richey
Extending sympathy to the family. How nice it was that Mom and Myrna were room mates the past few months. To reconnect after so many years. What a blessing. Our prayers and love being sent.
Myrna went to states bowling competitions with us, for many years us 8 women plus husbands would drive to them all over Pennsylvania! With Cathy R. usually locking her keys in her car each year at some point lol. Oh the fun we had!! We also bowled together on a team with my mother in law, Dorothy and Pat O’Polka in Franklin!
She always put a smile on my face😊 RIP Myrna and say hello to mom for us!
James D. Adams
Myrna was a close friend of my mother’s, Shirley Adams. I have known her most of my life. We all went to Nicklin. When we came back to Franklin for a visit she taught my girls and grandchildren. In my teen years I would always blow the horn of the car as I passed their home on my way home. The older I grew rthe longer our conversations became.
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special lady and the the last of her generation of Cornmessers.
Myrna was such a special woman. She was such a help to me when Mom (Sallie Watson) was battling cancer. She sat with Mom and kept her company while I took our sons to baseball practice or games a few times. Georgetown Rd just won’t be the same without her. Hugs to you all!