Paula J. Cornmesser
June 4, 1958 ~ October 30, 2020
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Paula Cornmesser ran joyfully into the arms of Jesus at sunset on Friday, October 30th, 2020 surrounded by family.She was born on June 4th, 1958 to John and Cyrilla Dechant. Paula married Kenton Cornmesser, the other half of her soul, on November 26th, 1977.She is survived by her husband and five children: Ryan and Richelle Cornmesser and their children, Ashlynne, Keturah, Elijah, and Tristian; Amelia and Harry Holloway and their daughter, Nia; Erika and Matt Boland and their children, Cougar, Armour, Sabre, and Jagger; Jonathan David Cornmesser; and Tara and Jon Felix and their daughters, Adelaide, Margaret, and Lillian. They are her legacy.In addition to her husband, children, and grandchildren, Paula is survived by her father, John Dechant and his wife, Lorraine; her mother-in-law, Myrna Cornmesser, 7 brothers; 1 sister; 2 sisters-in-law; 1 brother-in-law and too many aunts, uncles, cousins, and precious friends to name in a single newspaper.Paula lived every day with the peace and joy of the Lord that He freely gives to all who choose to receive it. Paula spread the message of the gospel to all who would receive it through her words and actions.There will be no visitation. A celebration of Paula's life will be private and held at the convenience of the family.Funeral arrangements for Paula were entrusted to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com."Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with the person who deals graciously and lends. They will maintain their cause in judgement, and will never be shaken. The memory of the righteous will live forever." - Psalm 112:4-6
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So sorry for your loss Ericka and family
A beautiful soul. God bless Paula and her family. I am blessed to be in their lives.
Deepest sympathies and prayers??
So sorry for John and the rest of her family
I am so sorry to hear of Paula’s passing. She will be remembered as the amazing woman she was. She was an example of goodness to all with whom she came into contact.
I will always remember Paula with a bright smile on her face. She always made me feel welcome and comfortable in her home. She will be forever missed.
So sorry for your loss Kenton and Family
Praying for comfort for all whom are grieving. We are so sorry for your loss. -LeGoullon Counseling- Julie, Curtis &Paige
While we rejoice that you are at peace and rest in a much better place, we will greatly miss you. We were so blessed to have you as part of our lives for so many years. Our prayers are with Kenton and your entire family.
Dear Jake and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Denise Charron-Prochownik
Dear Jake and family, Our deepest condolences, HPD Dept. School of Nursing, U of Pittsburgh
Dear Jake and family, Our heartfelt condolences, From Dept. HPD at School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh
What sweet lady and she will be missed. She had such a vibrant personality. Thoughts and prayers for her family that she loved so much. Nancy Cox
I am deeply saddened to hear of your passing. I am thankful for your kindness towards me and my family. You always pointed us to Jesus. “Your gentleness has made me great” and you were truly a great person, thank you for always leaving the light on, for making a place for me in your home and for making it hard to leave when it was time to go. To the Cornmesser family, I love you all and our God is The Great Comforter.
What a privilege to have been able to know this Amazing Woman of God and to have witnessed and experienced God’s Love through her! To her family that is going through this Great loss as the loss of a parent, soul mate, grandma, friend and blessing that she was to so many! I remember the one thing that got me through losing my Dad and it was that right now it’s hard to breathe it’s hard to even just be at this time and the weight and just heaviness in your heart feels the worst however it is a reflection of what an Amazing person she was and how much she meant to you and no nothing takes that away or makes it better it will always be hard however it’s God’s mercy and grace that helps us to breathe even though it’s heavy and learn to continue living with all the good she left in your lives in your memories, wisdom given and example she was that nothing can take from you and takes the place of her presence in your lives now. From the bottom of my heart I’m so sorry for your loss and having to go through this and am Praying for you all!!! May God’s Mercy, Peace, Love, and Grace surround you ALL and may there not be a moment you go through without feeling His heavenly arms wrapped around you all and guiding you through it! Love& Prayers, Centina & Family!
Tara I am so sad and heartbroken to hear about the loss of your Mom. I just want you and your family to know that you are all in my prayers. Kathy McClintock.
I’m am so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful person. Jennifer Cox
Allan and I are sending our condolences. I am honored to have know her and will miss her. She was an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing her. Love to you all Cathy and Allan Runninger
Family and Friends of Paula J. Cornmesser, May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3 May God Bless and Keep You, Lou and Susan Slautterback
So sorry to hear of your loss this morning. I will always remember her smile. Prayers for her family. -Bev. Kirby
Dear Ken & family; We are so very sorry for your loss. Paula was a blessing to all who knew her. We will miss seeing her smiling face at the ball. Please know you will all be in our thoughts & prayers! Love, John & Jill Williams
Dear Jake, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you with peace and prayers. Stephanine Duplaga
To Kenton and Family, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Paula. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family during this difficult time.
Dear Jake, Wishing you peace during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Amy Bowser
I’m so shocked to hear of her passing. We met in the hospital when I was 10 & she was 13. We have stayed in touch for all these years. We could pick up after seeing each other for quite a few years. It would seem that no time had passed. She would always welcome a drop in visit. I am deeply sadden. I’m offering you prayers & comfort.
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that in surrendering your hardships to God, you can expect to do more than endure them. You will find strength in the knowledge that “all things work for good for those who love God” (Romans 8:28). Jesus didn’t come to add to your burdens. He came to carry them with you. May God bless you & give you strength. Valerie & Karl Placette
Paula was a babysitter and older sister to me growing up . I remember Paula had the John Denver Country Road album, and she allowed her sister Carla and I play it on her record player so we could sing our hearts out. To everybody in the entire family I give my condolences. Kenton, I’m so sorry you lost the love of your life. I know EXACTLY how you feel. Quiet times are going to be rough, try to keep busy. And keep God close to your heart, he has been holding my hand!
So sad that another guiding light is lost to the world in these evermore troubling times. Jeff, of the TEA Party
Paula and I were close friends all through grade school, high school…we were in each other’s weddings. Even tho we didn’t keep in touch real often, when we did talk, it was clear we would always be friends for life. I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of her passing. So many memories of all the special times we spent together over our lives. I will always remember her with love….My deepest sympathies to Kenton and family. Love and prayers, Louise Kelley.
I’m so grateful to have had Paula for a friend, even if for a short while here on earth. I look forward to meeting up with her in heaven one day. Praying for peace that passes understanding for the whole Cornmesser family, especially Kenton; and for her many friends.