February 7, 2020
Donald Z. Cornell, 92; of Scriba, NY passed away peacefully Friday at Oswego Hospital, Oswego. Mr. Cornell was born in Owego, NY and he has been resident of Scriba for 50 years. He was a United States Veteran having served in the Army where he was stationed in Japan. Mr. Cornell worked for over 65 years as an Operating Engineer with the Operating Engineer Local #545, Syracuse. He was a former member of the VFW and American Legion. Mr. Cornell was pre-deceased by his children: Steve and Donna Cornell. He is survived by his wife Judy Cornell of Scriba, NY 8 children: Michael Allen, Melanie (Clyde) Pangburn, Deb (Mike) Whitney, Donald (Jan) Cornell, David (Song) Cornell, Jeffrey (Kathy) Cornell; 2 stepsons Randall and Ronald Allen; 3 siblings: Bill (Holly) Cornell, Paul (Gwen) Cornell, and Carol Mackey and several grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces and nephews. Funeral Services and Burial will be held privately. There will be no calling hours. The Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th St., Oswego has care of the arrangements.