Adelina Cornejo, 81, Loved Spending Time with Her Family

She was born April 7, 1938 in Malakoff, Texas and had resided in Lorain since moving as a child. She graduated from Lorain High School 1957-B.

Adelina worked at Neisner’s "five and dime” store as a cook. She was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish and former member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Lele enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed her home team sports and watching her children participate in them as well.

She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 59 years Gregorio “Jerry” Cornejo of Lorain; daughters Linda Taylor of Lorain, Gerri Ann Cornejo of Cleveland, Eliza (Rick) Gornek of Elyria, Angela (Mark) Dunn of Sandusky, sons John Cornejo of Lorain and Daniel (Pamala) Cornejo of Akron; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Alicia, Rita and Sarah; brothers Ernie, Frank and Jesse.

She is preceded in death by her parents Pedro and Eliza (nee Palacios) Hernandez and a brother Richard.

Her family will receive friends Sunday, December 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Closing Prayers will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, 2143 Homewood Drive (and Grove Ave., Rt. 57), Lorain. The Rev. Father John C. Retar, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

Her family suggests memorial contributions to St. Frances Cabrini Endowment Fund, 2143 Homewood Drive, Lorain, Ohio 44055.

For expression of sympathy and further information, please visit Reidyfuneral.com.