GLENS FALLS – The Rev. Dr. Richard Warren Corney, 87, went into the arms of the Lord on June 17, 2020 at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 11, 1932 in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Mabel (Warren) Corney.
His education/titles included a B.A., S.T.B., Th.D., and Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at The General Theological Seminary in NYC where he taught for over 40 years.
Besides his parents, Richard was predeceased by his son, Michael Corney in 2017.
He is survived by wife Susan Diane Swarts Corney; his sons Richard (Swarts) Corney (with his wife Jennifer) of Alexandria Virginia; Robert (Morton) Corney of Marlboro Vermont; daughter Katherine (Millington) Corney of Fort Ann New York; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Richard William Corney
(with his wife Blaire and son Richard (Dayton) Corney) of Virginia; Chelsea (Corney) Novelli (with her husband Mark and their two daughters, Stella and Vivian) of Virginia; Cassidy Jane M. Prince of Fort Ann, NY; his sister Carol (Corney) Hauer and her children, John, Debbie and Lara; and numerous cousins.
Richard was a wonderful and loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, priest, professor, and very dear friend.
Funeral / Memorial services will be announced at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Once arranged, the services will be announced through St. James Episcopal Church in Lake George Village and through The General Theological Seminary in NYC.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main St. Hudson Falls.
Memorial donations in memory of Richard may be made to charities of your choice with him, and his caring and compassion for all, in mind.
I remember him as ever gracious and helpful to a fellow colleague.
Always looked forward to seeing him and talking to him.
May the Holy Spirit fill the empty spaces in your heart. Anne Curtin
Dear Corney family,
There are no words to convey the good that Dick did in the world as a professor, priest, and above all mentor. His generosity with time, concern, and expertise were priceless. And on a completely personal note, the hospitality of the whole family to Charles and me for summer weeks at Lake George at a hard time in my life meant, and mean, the world to me.
Love and best wishes to you all (from Japan, where Charles shares my grief).
Vesta