GERALD R. CORNISH,SR., 88,of Richmond,Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born April 9, 1924 in Uniontown, PA,  a son of the late Lawrence Raymond and Mary Theresa Dunlevy Cornish.  He is the last of 5 boys having been preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence, Jimmy, Robert and Ken.  His wife, Georgetta (Koser) Cornish passed away in 2000.

He was the owner/operator of Cornish Heating and Cooling until his retirement.  In his earlier year, Jerry was active as a bowler, square dancer, golfer and enjoyed card clubs and various clubs and organizations.  He was Catholic by faith.

He is survived by 4 sons, Gerald "Jerry" Cornish, Jr. and Gloria Boley of Toronto, Terry and Luann Cornish of Adena, Doug and Carol Cornish of Richmond and Jeff Cornish of Wintersville; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and again on Friday from 10 AM until time of Funeral Liturgy at the funeral home at 12 noon.  Burial will follow at Ft. Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville.

Condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.