Mary L. Cornely Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary L. Cornely, age 86, of Pennsauken, passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in East Lansdowne, PA to the late Jesse and Katherine Lamplugh. Mary graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor's degree in home economics which she put to good use managing a home and raising twelve children. She managed her husband’s private investigation business during the years he was self-employed. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed playing the piano. Her family was her real life. Mary is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John, daughter Kathleen McGarrigle and daughter-in-law Laurie. She is survived by her children: John Cornely, Jr. (Jennifer), Rosemary Culbertson (Paul), Joseph Cornely (Patty), Edward Cornely, Anne Zazzera (Andy), Frank Cornely (Lisa), Michael Cornely, Theresa Dolan (Michael), Thomas Cornely (Sherry), Dolly Kowal (Mitchell), and Maggie Giordano (Steve); son-in-law Dan McGarrigle; 43 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was also survived by her brother-in-laws Thomas, Michael (Helen) and James Griffin as well as many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on November 30, 2016 from 6pm-9pm at Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home, located at 2426 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08109. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on December 1, 2016 at 12:30pm at St. Peter Church, located at 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ 08109. Mary will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Cathedral Kitchen, 1514 Federal St, Camden, NJ 08105 or by visiting http://www.cathedralkitchen.org/commemorative-tribute-donations/. To post photos, share a memory, or send an online condolence to the family please visit www.inglesbyfuneralhome.com.

Mary L. Cornely

March 29, 1930 - November 25, 2016