Cornman

Chester L. “Butch” Cornman, 77, of East Brady, formerly of Karns City, passed away late Monday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2024, at Butler Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.

Chester was born in Rimersburg, on Sept. 22, 1946. He was the son of the late Chester H. and Margaret E. Croyle Cornman.

He attended school at the Union School District and had been employed in the parts department at McDonald Motors in Butler, Corbett Builders Supply and Fairview Township.

Butch enjoyed camping, country music and attending bluegrass festivals. He also loved being “Pop Pop” to his two grandsons and spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce Darlene Cornman, whom he married at the Karns City Church of God of Prophecy, on Nov. 18, 1972. Mrs. Cornman passed away on Oct. 28, 2022.

He is survived by his daughter, Lindsey A. Cookson and her husband, Dan, of East Brady; two grandsons, Wyatt and Liam Cookson; an aunt, Alvera Risch of Cleveland, Tenn.; as well as a number of nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law; and a sister-in-law.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Carolyn Cornman; a brother-in-law; and a sister-in-law.

CORNMAN — Friends of Chester L. “Butch” Cornman, who died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Kelley officiating. Interment will be at Hillview Cemetery in the village of Kepples Corners.

Memorial contributions may be made to the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Graham St., East Brady, PA 16028.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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