Joelyn M Cornwell

Joelyn Marie Cornwell, 62 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and lived a good portion of her life in New York. Joelyn was a forensic chemist and was most recently the Supervisor of the state of New York state police crime lab in Newburgh, New York. She was also an adjunct instructor for Syracuse University, teaching Ethics in Forensic Science. She was a talented musician and pianist who taught piano for many years. She loved photography and her artistic pursuits led her to volunteer her time to make costumes for many theater productions. She also loved her cats very much. Joelyn was a devoted member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation in Lorain.

Joelyn is survived by her loving sisters, Cheryl Burkhardt (Robert) and Brenna Yaekle (Paul); her niece; Heather Lee; and nephew, Shane Burkhardt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Betty Cornwell.

It was Joelyn’s request to be cremated and not have any services.

Wyers-Bollinger Funeral Chapel is honored to be assisting Joelyn’s family.