Jodi M. Cornelius

Jodi Margaret Cornelius, 58, of Derrick City, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 with her family by her side. 

Born  on April 6, 1962, in San Diego, CA, a daughter of Philip and the late Cathy  (Cockerham) Swanson. Jodi was a graduate of Bradford High School, class of 1980.

At age 13, when her parents moved to Bradford, she met David (Andy) Cornelius. On June 14, 1980, only a few days after graduation, she married her best friend David in her father's church, Bolivar Drive Baptist Church.

Jodi was employed by Blumenthaul's then transferred to the the federal prison to work in the mail room. She also filled the position of Postmaster for several years at the Derrick City Post Office and then completed her working career as a Press Operator for Label.com. 

Jodi is survived by her husband David "Andy" of 40 years, two sons Steven (Jennifer) Cornelius, of Derrick City and Michael (Jamie) Cornelius, of Bradford, six grandchildren PFC Clayton (Jessica) Cornelius, of Ft. Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska, PV2 Gabe Mitchell, Katyra Cornelius, Connor Cornelius, Kamryn Cornelius, and Courtney Cornelius, her father, Dr. Rev. Philip Swanson of SC, one sister, Christy Swanson Moore, of Latta, SC, and one brother Ken (Lana) Swanson of Atlanta, Georgia.  

She was preceded in death by her mother Cathy Swanson.

Friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 3pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm then again on Wednesday from 11-12PM with a service to follow at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc,, 33 South Ave. with the Dr. Rev. Eric Kessel, Interm Pastor of Farmersville Baptist Church, officiating. 

Memorial donations, if desired, can be made to the Bradford Baptist Church, 361 Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA, 16701 or the Gideons International at www.gideons.org/donate.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Andy and Family, Ian sad to hear Jodi has passed but happy to know she is now in perfect health and beside Our Heavenly Father! Jodi was a very special woman who always had a sense of humor that made me laugh! I’m glad we reconnected after all the years! Condolences to you all! ??
— Babby Campbell

Dave, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time
— Dave and Patty Vecellio

Prayers heading out to the whole family
— Sharon Rowe Ross

Condolences

  • Andy and Family, Ian sad to hear Jodi has passed but happy to know she is now in perfect health and beside Our Heavenly Father! Jodi was a very special woman who always had a sense of humor that made me laugh! I’m glad we reconnected after all the years! Condolences to you all! ??

    — Babby Campbell
  • Dave, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time

    — Dave and Patty Vecellio
  • Prayers heading out to the whole family

    — Sharon Rowe Ross