Joseph W. Cornelius

Joseph W. Cornelius, 97 of West Chester, PA passed away Monday October 28, 2024 at Green Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Malvern.

Joseph was the beloved husband of Jane Hanna Cornelius, with whom he shared 72 years of marriage.

Born January 29, 1927 in Garrett Hill, PA he was the son of the late Robert J. Cornelius and the late Margaret A. Gable Cornelius.

Joseph grew up in Ardmore and attended Lower Merion School District schools.

He worked as a mailman in Gladwyne, bus driver in West Chester and worked in the West Chester Area School District until his retirement in 1991.

Joseph was a member of the Paoli Presbyterian Church, as well as the American Legion, V.F.W. and the Boy Scouts of America.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to Church and camping with the RV. He was an avid mower of lawns, enjoyed planting flowers, and loved being in the kitchen baking cookies and other goodies.

Joseph was in the Army and served overseas in Korea during World War II.

In addition to his wife Jane, Joseph is survived by his children Debbie Gallen, James Cornelius (Myra), Susan Cornelius, and Wendy Cornelius. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph W. Cornelius, Jr. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is survived by a sister Jeanne Newton of Wayne, PA.

He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 9:00 am - 9:45 am at Paoli Presbyterian Church 225 S. Valley Road Paoli PA 1930; followed by his Memorial Service at 10:00 am.

Interment will be in Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery West Chester PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Joseph W Cornelius.

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com