Joseph Cornelius, 89, of Silver Lake, Ohio, died Feb. 4, 2025.
“Joseph had a 30-year career at Firestone Tire and Rubber in Akron. There, he served as the research and development manager specializing in natural latex. His team’s contributions to the industry resulted in numerous patents.”—Jay Cornelius, son
Most recent title: Compounding manager, Bridgestone/Firestone
Education: BS, chemical engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1943
Survivors: Children, Jay Cornelius and Jan Cornelius; three grandchildren
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