Sawyer S. Korb – 20 – of 7 Hakes Ave., Hornell, died unexpectedly Saturday evening (April 20, 2013) at his home.
Born in Dansville on May 23, 1992, he was the son of Wendy (Creech) Korb and Russell Korb.
Sawyer grew up in Arkport and attended Arkport Central School through his sophomore year. While living in Arkport, he played soccer and excelled on the baseball field. Sawyer was a gifted pitcher in the Arkport Junior Baseball League, the Hornell Babe Ruth Baseball League and as a member of the Arkport High School (Blue Jays) Baseball Team. During his sophomore year, Sawyer received the Outstanding Citizen Award.
He resided in Wellsville during his junior & senior years where, again he played soccer and pitched for the Wellsville Lions Baseball Team. As a senior, Sawyer helped pitch Wellsville to a Section V championship and into the state tournament. In just two seasons he was 15-5 and his 137 strikeouts his senior year is second all-time in school history. Sawyer was named the MVP on defense his senior year, a Big 30 All-Star and an all-state selection.
Sawyer attended Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua for 2 years where, once again, he excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team. He was scouted by several Major League Baseball Teams including the New York Yankees. He was hoping to further his education and his pitching career at Mansfield University.
As much as Sawyer excelled on the baseball field, he will undoubtedly be remembered for his ever-present smile, “happy-go-lucky” attitude and his wonderful sense of humor. He seemed to take on the role of “Big Brother” to his many friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be sadly missed by everyone that had the good fortune of knowing him!
Sawyer was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patricia Novara.
Surviving are his mother, Wendy Korb of Hornell; his father, Russell Korb of Syracuse; 3 brothers, Sgt. Justin (Irania) Korb of Ft. Drum, Watertown, NY, Skylar Korb of Hornell and Austin Korb of Hornell; his maternal grandfather, Eugene Creech of Skaneateles; paternal grandmother, Donna Korb of Tallahassee, FL; 2 nephews, Dylan Korb and Nathaniel Korb; 1 niece, Justine Korb; several aunts & uncles.
The family of Sawyer S. Korb will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where a Memorial Service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7:00 PM with Rev. Mason Sorensen officiating.
Sawyer’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell YMCA Pool Fund, 18 Center St., Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
Sawyer will be missed, he was a great guy and a even better friend. Prayers continue to go out to the entire family.
SAWYER U WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED BY ALL OF US WE ALL LOVE U SAWYER FLY HIGH SAWYER
Ahh Sawyer…I am so Happy that we had the pleasure of crossing paths in your short life . As much as I already missed you I will miss you always ! Wendy,Russ, Bubba,Sky & Munce ..there really are no words to make this better. Not even going to try …YOU ALL are FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.
I just saw him Friday. Too young. Such a funny kid.
Heart felt sympathy to Wendy and the boys. I will miss him. His laughter, fun spirit, great stories and the love of Baseball will forever live on inside of us. God bless.
Always sad to see someone with such a bright future pass like that. Only the best die young, Sawyer I hope your at peace now you had a lot of ppl who loved and will miss you deeply. But dont worry bud you will never be forgetten. You always had such a positive impact on many ppls lives!
Skyler and family,
Sorry for your loss.Sawyer was a great kid and will be deeply missed but always remembered.
Wendy and family,
We cannot tell you how sorry we were to hear about Sawyer. Our lives are like shooting stars and we are but fleeting moments; some burn faster and brighter than others and are called home way too quickly. Sawyer always had a smile on his face. He was a sweet young man, very caring and giving, as all of you Korb men are. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Stay strong and God Bless you. Always, the Wellington family.
Sawyer was a great friend of mine and my brothers. We attended high school, and college together. Sawyer lived right up the road from me in Canandaigua and we hung out a lot together. He will be missed! R.I.P my old friend
Sawyer was such a gentleman, and very kind. We all have our own personal lives and viewpoints, but they mean nothing when one can put it away and have a fresh-face and kindness for all they meet, no matter who. I’ll miss you, you and I shared a brief but very fun and happy friendship, Sawyer. God Bless to his family and may they all find love and comfort in one another and his memory. He will always be remembered as a sweetheart, and a good soul.
I am sorry to read of your loss. Many have lost loved ones and want to see them again. The Bible actually shares a hope found at John 5:28,29 which says,”Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.” May this be of encouragement to you.
To my Babyboy, I will always Think of you and your Brothers. I Pray for you boys everyday and Night. May we be together again Soon and throw Pitches. Sawyer will be remembered in Gods Kingdom, and well Loved.
I love you!
~Dad~
I never knew Sawyer but from what I have seen about him he seems like he was a great kid. So sad to see such a young man lose his life at such a young age. Condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sawyer!