Obituary of Charles A. Cornish

Charles A. Cornish, age 69, of Hawley died Tuesday, November 15, at home. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Maria Fabio Newkirk. Born May 18, 1942, in Gillette, NJ, he was the son of the late Jean and Esther (White) Cornish. He was a graduate of Watchung High School, Class of 1960. Prior to his retirement in 2002, he was a steamfitter and an active member of the Steamfitters Union Local #475 in Warren, NJ. Charlie was the ultimate do-it-yourselfer who could build and fix anything. He loved listening to his vast collection of Fifties Do-Wop music and had a lifetime interest in cars, particularly antique autos from the 50's. He also loved puttering in his workshop and landscaping the grounds surrounding his home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Charles Jr. and his wife Tina of Cincinnati, OH, and David and his wife Diane of Greensboro, NC; two stepsons: Matthew Newkirk and his wife Michelle of Cream Ridge, NJ, and Timothy Newkirk of Galloway, NJ; a brother: Samuel and his wife Patricia of Gillette, NJ; four grandchildren: Lyndsey and Samantha Cornish of Cincinnati, OH, and Natalie and Madeline Newkirk of Cream Ridge, NJ; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Daniel. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 28, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Teeters' Funeral Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel, PA. Memorials may be made to Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley, PA 18428, or Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Rd., Honesdale, PA 18431. Friends and family are invited to view more photos at the following website: www.cornishes.us