Russell James Corsner

CORSNER, Russell J. age 86 of St. Petersburg, entered into rest Feb 3, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Elizabeth (Betty). He was predeceased by his parents, Harry Walter Corsner and Grace Ellen (Try) Corsner, and his brother William Harry Corsner. He is survived by Nieces Laurie Alanna Hicks and Bonnie Gail Oropollo and Greatnephew Philip Michael and Greatniece Alison Ann of New York State. He was Uncle Russ to Betty's large family and will always be remembered with love.

Born in Doylestown, PA on Nov 12, 1929 he and Betty moved to Five Towns, St. Petersburg FL in 2001.

They loved to travel throughout the United States. Russell was a 50yr-plus member of numerous Masonic Bodies in Pennsylvania and was a past presiding officer of many.

The family wishes to thank his friends, neighbors and Hospice for their support and help during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Friends may call from 2pm to 3pm Thursday Feb 11, with the Funeral Service at 3pm, all at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, FL 33774. Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.serenityfuneralhomelargo.com View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits