David A. Jones

David Andrew Jones, 56, of Bradford, passed away, on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his residence.

Born July 18, 1958 in St. Marys, he was a son of the late George and Patricia (Lion) Jones.

On January 17, 1976, in Waterloo, NY, he married Kathleen (Greer) Jones who survives.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education, with a specialty in Physical Education, Driver Education and Health, from Slippery Rock University in 1982.  He received his Masters of Education Administration from St. Bonaventure University.

He served in many capacities with the Bradford Area School District since 1982.  He taught Physical Education, Safety Education, Driver Education and Health and was an assistant principal at Bradford Area High School. He retired on July 1, 2014 as the principal at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School.  He loved all the students and always reminded them to do their best.
He coached football, wrestling, where he was awarded PIAA Coach of the Year, girls’ golf and Little League baseball.

He enjoyed playing golf, hunting and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons David Andrew (Martha) Jones, Jr., of Edinboro and Brian Steven Jones, of Bradford; three granddaughters, Jennie Kathleen Jones, Grace Elizabeth Jones and Kerri Nicole Jones, all of Edinboro; one brother, George M. Jones, Jr., of Emporium; one sister, Tracy L. (Paul Hlywa) Jones, of Seneca Falls, NY; one aunt, Joan (the late Gordon) Klinestiver of Emporium and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Jones, and grandparents Laura and Larry Lion and Aloysa and Julius Jones.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials if desired may be made to Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, 800 East Main St., Bradford, PA 16701 or the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, 419 N. Broad St., Emporium PA 15834, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Kathy and family, We were so saddened to learn of Dave's passing. Sending you prayers for peace, comfort and courage during this difficult time. - Love, Aunt Joan and family
— Rhonda Pittman

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was perfect for the profession he chose. Friendly, kind hearted, molded and shaped many young lives. He was always a pleasure to be around. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
— Phil Jones

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was perfect for the profession he chose. Friendly, kind hearted, molded and shaped many young lives. He was always a pleasure to be around. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
— Phil Jones

Kathy, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness that we feel for you and your family. Mr. Jones brought so many gifts into our lives. We will always remember his infectious smile and wit. May you find peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead. Sending you our deepest sympathy.
— Micheal & Lisa Gow

Kathy, I just learned of David's untimely passing. My sincere condolences on your loss. May you take some solace in knowing that others care.
— Harvey Golubock

"Jonesy" as I always referred to him, was out of both respect and admiration. He was a strong supporter of athletics, but more importantly, was concerned about each and every student and allowing them to achieve success in whatever they were involved in. Thank you for your years of service, and your positive attitude. Our prayers and condolences to Kathy and the rest of the Jones family.
— Tim & Denise Bean & Family

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Bonnie (Ferrara) Burlew

Dearest Kathy, I was shocked and so saddened to learn of the loss of Dave....the entire community is feeling the void he has left behind.....But also his incredible legacy of mentoring all those who crossed his classroom or office threshold. Please know that you and your family remain in all of our thoughts and prayers.
— Kate Still

Kathy, We are so sorry to hear about Dave. He was the nicest guy and we always enjoyed working with him. The best to you and your family - our prayers are with you.
— Guy & Linda Conklin

My deepest sympathies to the family of a great man and educator. Always enjoyed chatting with him when I picked up my kids. Tom F., Bus #13
— Tom Falconi

TO the family of Mr Jones, So Sorry for your loss He was truly a gentle amazing man. Always caring for the children in is care as a Principle at BHS and GGB. Both of my children were blessed to have him watch over them. May GOD guide you through your grief and memories.
— Cindy Whitman

Kathy and the Jones family, It is with my deepest sympathy that I send this condolence. Dave has always been an inspiration to me, a guy who could find some sunshine on the gloomiest of days. He will be missed by many George Cole
— George and Dee Cole

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Anyone that met Dave knew that his friendship was true. We will all miss that greatly. Please let us know if there is anything we can do Kathy.
— The Dalton Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Anyone that met Dave knew that his friendship was true. We will all miss that greatly. Please let us know if there is anything we can do Kathy.
— The Dalton Family

Kathy sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
— Kerry Jackson

Dave was a wonderful man who touched so many lives. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
— The Rea Family

Dave was a wonderful man who touched so many lives. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
— The Rea Family

Dave was a wonderful man who touched so many lives. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
— The Rea Family

Kathy - my deepest sympathies and all my prayers are with you and your family.
— Cindy Greek

Kathy, Brian and family, Jack Mongillo (Hilltop Rod and Gun Club) just informed me of Dave's passing. I have not been to "CAMP" for years but plan to be there this year. I was looking forward to spending time with Dave, one of our 'best' members. As Mike wrote, "... We will miss him at the 'Camp' and as a great friend".
— Joe Pierotti

Kathy and Jones family, we would like to express or sorrow on Dave's passing. We will miss him at the "Camp" and as a great friend.
— Mike, Hilltop Rod and Gun Club

Kathy and family, we are so sorry to hear of this sudden and tragic passing of Dave. We will truly miss him, always ready with a kind word and quick wit. Please know we will be praying for you at this sad time.
— Lloyd and Allison Ambrose

Kathy, my heart aches for you and your family. Hopefully all of the good memories of Dave will get you and your family through this. My prayers are with you.
— Suzy Carlson

Kathy and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with "Mr. Jones" at GGB. Truly a kind hearted individual. My deepest sympathy is shared with you and your family.
— Laura Bryant

George and Family, Our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
— Kevin and Linda Johnson

What a great loss. He truly cared about his students, both as a teacher and principal. Prayers to your family.
— Aileen McGinnis

Dave, as a leader and a friend We felt safe, knowing that our dignity would be preserved, our strengths would be recognized, our interests would be served. He was trusted, with a voice of reason, with a response born from experience, a solution made with integrity, a perspective rooted in what would best sustain and support the child, the family, the individual, the team. Children knew instinctively that this man was genuine, that he took care of things, that he loved them, that everything was going to be ok. They flocked to him, with giddy excitement. " Mr. Jones! " Dave was a tremendous asset and a credit to the Bradford Area School District. The children who knew Dave were so fortunate to have had such a role model to which they could aspire. Those of us who were blessed with the friendship of such an honorable man will long remember his wit, his wisdom, his smile, his laugh, his understanding and acceptance, and his uncanny ability to always be there when you needed him most. Universally respected, admired, and loved, Dave will be sorely missed.
— Marianne Carrico

Kathy and family, Mark and I wish to relay our sympathy to all of you.. Dave aka Mr. Jones was a remarkable, loveable man.. He was and will be in our memories forever.. Loved his smile, laugh and devotion. Rest peacefully and see you when we get there.. hold a tee time open for us.. :)
— mark and debbie smith

Kathy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Anyone that knew Dave loved him, he was truly a class act. Hang on to all the beautiful memories and the legacy that Dave left behind. Praying for strength and comfort for all.
— Donna Bly

So very sorry for your loss.
— Stacy (Powers) Harvey

So deeply sorry for this great loss. Sincere sympathies to the Jones family.
— Katie Saar and Family

I will never ever forget health class with Mr. Jones - never sure who taught who - but the memories and laughter will never leave my soul. Dave's inaugural Class of 1982 will always treasure his part in our crazy lives. As the years moved forward, we felt blessed to call Dave and Kathy our friends. His presence in our community left a positive affect. Kathy, you aren't alone - our prayers and love remain with you from this day and beyond.
— Dan and Christine Minich

I will never ever forget health class with Mr. Jones - never sure who taught who - but the memories and laughter will never leave my soul. Dave's inaugural Class of 1982 will always treasure his part in our crazy lives. As the year moved on, we feel blessed blessed to call Dave and Kathy our friends. You are not alone Kathy - we will always hold you up and support you as these days move forward - ??
— Dan and Christine Minich

Our condolences to his family and friends.
— kevin lafredo

Kathy, Brian, Dave, Martha and kids we are so very sorry to learn about Dave. We remember when he and his family moved to Seneca Falls and we all followed Dave on the football team. It was so nice to reconnect at Sean and Michelle's wedding. Know that we are here for you whenever you come back home and our thoughts and love are with you right now. Peace, strength and hugs to you Kath.
— Adele & Steve Hughes

Kathy - I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Kerrie Pessia

So sorry for your loss. Dave will be missed by family and friends.
— Mike & Kim Pfeiffer

So sorry for you loss. He will be missed by your family and friends.
— Mike & Kim Pfeiffer

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss. He was a good man that believed every student could make a difference. He will be greatly missed.
— Nicole Aranda (Vaughn)

Kathy, I wish you and your family the best through these hard times. Dave will truly be missed.
— Shaun McDonald

My heart goes out to your family at this time. Mr. Jones was always someone who respected his students. To this day, he remains one of the best teachers I've ever had.
— Angie Frontino

Our sincere condolences to Brian Jones and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Jerry and Vonnie Clark

Always had a smile and a kind word for me....I thought him a great guy...The world will be less for his loss.
— Joseph Bottone

Mr. Jones was one of the best educators I ever had the privilege of knowing. He was VP at BAHS when I went there and P at GGB when my daughter went there. It was a sigh of relief to know he was her P. You could tell he taught because he loved to inspire young minds to try their best, never lose who they were and to have fun learning. Please say thank you to Mr. Jones and his family for the time he put into not only education but also sports. He always went above and beyond. You could see the love he had for his job and his students! I pray for his family for healing and I pray that others in education may see him still if not more as an inspiration to be more like him. Lord knows we need it!
— Stefanie Cawley

Dear Kathy, David, & Brian, we were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. You are in our prayers during this very unexpected tragedy.
— Jane & Tom Bowes

He was a wonderful teacher when I had him at the high school way back when and an all around great guy who when I needed to talk would listen he was always smiling and just an amazing role model for anyone to have my condolences to all I'm sorry for your loss
— Dawn Honhart Ehlers

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Know he was so loved. May God give you strength when you are weak and give you peace .
— Julee Gilbert

My deepest sympathy to the entire Jones Family. I was so sad when I heard about Dave's passing. I had the pleasure of working at G.G.B. while Dave was principal, but would still see him in the other schools during my employment in the School District. He was a terrific guy. Prayers for his wife, and family, in their time of grieving. Rest in Peace Dave.
— Steph Viola

I've known Dave since his first year at Bradford High in 1982, when he was my health and gym teacher. He made class fun and was always kind to everybody he taught. Since moving back to the area I've gotten to know Dave as a friend and fellow golfer at Pennhills. He will be missed by his many former students and all of us who called him a friend! Sincere condolences to Kathy and The entire Jones Family.
— Mick Marshall and family

Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Karen Snow

Thoughts and prayers for the family, We all lost a great man who cared about the kids.
— Tom Leposa

Thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family at this tragic time where God has called a very fine man to rest!! Remembering Mr. Jones with the warmest thoughts, he was always smiling and had a kind word for all..My grandson was in the Links program and K-2nd...always saw this wonderful man walking and greeting everyone...Bradford community won't be the same...RIP..
— Diane Baker

We so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
— Scott, Cathy & Jaren Johnson

We are very saddened to hear about Dave. Our prayers are with you all.
— Frank and Patti Arlington

Kathy and family: we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
— Mike and Kathy Masisak

Kathy and family: we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
— Mike and Kathy Masisak

Kathy, You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers!
— Angela & Joe Cobb

Kathy and family~I hope you feel God's presence during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss
— Lynne Shannon Kuntz

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are sorry for your loss.
— The Baney Family

My condolences go out to the family. I only met him a few times, but he was a wonderful man. As a principal he went above and beyond what most in his position would do.
— the Ray family

Prayers to his family! He was a great principal and boss. He made me believe in myself as a teacher and was always very supportive.
— Shilah Hassek

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We all thought highly of Dave and were blessed to have his friendship. Please let us know if you need anything at all Kathy.
— The Dalton Family

Wow when I heard about coach Jones passing this morning I was saddened. What a great man and coach!! RIP you will be missed!!
— Scott Disney

Mr. Jones was a wonderful man, he was a great principle. He always had a smile on his face every time you saw him. He will be greatly missed.
— Billie Jo Ruttan, Rich Kirtz, Sierra Kirtz

My girls loved that every day, Mr. Jones would greet them with a kind word and a smile as they entered school each morning. He will be sadly missed.
— Danielle Schoonover-Wils

So sorry for your loss. He was a great principle and person.
— Michael Waid

Mr. David Jones was always smiling when I would see him at GGB a substitute teacher and as the principle of the school. He was very loving and caring to my disabled son Matthew. He raced him up the ramp and showed great support after Matthew had his stroke. God be with you and your family.
— Susan Whelan-Bruno

Dear Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss… I am keeping you in my thoughts and sending love to you and your family.
— Melanie Athena

Kathy, Dave, Brian, Jennie, Grace, Kerri, George and Tracy - sending my deepest sympathies to your entire family. Dave was one of my first neighbors in Bradford and i will always be grateful for his kind and welcoming manner. I will be keeping your entire family in my prayers!
— Shirley Evers

Kathy, Tracy, Dave & Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was such a wonderful person and I always enjoyed being around him and all of you. He is an angel now and will be greatly missed! Love, Tracy
— Tracy (Szemes) Richardson

So sorry for your loss Kathy and family
— Dick & Bev Kloss

Kathy, my heart goes out to you and your family. Dave was an incredible person who touched so many lives. May god be with you during this difficult time.
— Jennell Vossler

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great man and principal when I was in school. Even when I wasn't in school and he was out at the Pennhills Club he always said hello to me!
— Jordan Fargo

We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
— Joel & Kimberlie (Slike) Johnson

We are praying for comfort for this family. Mr. Jones you will be missed. Makayla says you where the best principal ever. Rest in peace.
— Makayla Tora and David welch

Kathy, We are so sorry to hear this news of David's passing. He was always a great supporter of us & our business. We are so sorry for you & your family's loss.
— Grant & Carol Orris

Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Ed, Jean, and Aaron Ross

My family is so sorry for your loss. Dave was always supportive and caring with all of the kids.
— Rita Dincher

I was a substitute teacher under Dave. He treated me like a part of his regular teaching staff. I will remember him with good memories.
— Elizabeth Stains

Kathy: How tragic to lose your husband in the prime of life. We are so sorry and send our thoughts and prayers to you and the family. I just can't express how sad this event has made everyone one here at work feel. Prayers for you. l
— Bev and Jerry Hul

Dear Kathy and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Al and I will pray for strength for all of you during the coming days.
— Mary Sue Yablonski and Al Pasquinelli

I was a substitute teacher at GGB and Mr. Jones always made me feel a part of the school. My sympathies to his family on your loss.
— Elizabeth Stains

Kathy Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Very sorry for your loss.
— Sue Snyder

Kathy - words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
— Tammy Bruyer

I am sorry for your loss! He was a great teacher, coach, and genuinely kind to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family!
— Kristen (Micha) Cochran-Ward

Very sorry for your loss Mr. Jones was a wonderful and very caring man he will be missed very much.
— The Lasher Family

Kathy and family, Dave was a great guy. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
— Debbie Anthony

Dave was a great guy, he will be missed!! My condolences to Brian Jones and his family!!
— Jonathan Simon

Our deepest condolences from Ed and Naoma Hayden and Family.
— Ed and Naoma Hayden

My thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr. Jones. I spent two years teaching at GGB with him as principal and will remember Dave as a caring, supportive, humorous soul. I remember telling him I needed time off for the birth of my first child, he was so genuine in his excitement for me and spoke of his children and granddaughters as his greatest blessings. He will be missed. Rest in peace Dave.
— Toncha Barber

he was a great principal and will be truely missed
— Scott & Dillon Anthony

Kathy so very sorry for your loss!!
— Lorie (Huntoon) Corbin

What a great coach and teacher. It was truly a pleasure and a privilege to have known "Coach Jones".
— Sean Costello

Condolences

  • Kathy and family, We were so saddened to learn of Dave's passing. Sending you prayers for peace, comfort and courage during this difficult time. - Love, Aunt Joan and family

    — Rhonda Pittman
  • So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was perfect for the profession he chose. Friendly, kind hearted, molded and shaped many young lives. He was always a pleasure to be around. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

    — Phil Jones
  • So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was perfect for the profession he chose. Friendly, kind hearted, molded and shaped many young lives. He was always a pleasure to be around. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

    — Phil Jones
  • Kathy, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness that we feel for you and your family. Mr. Jones brought so many gifts into our lives. We will always remember his infectious smile and wit. May you find peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead. Sending you our deepest sympathy.

    — Micheal & Lisa Gow
  • Kathy, I just learned of David's untimely passing. My sincere condolences on your loss. May you take some solace in knowing that others care.

    — Harvey Golubock