Lewis B. Cornelius, Jr., 55, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his son’s residence, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born August 1, 1967 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Lewis B. Cornelius Sr. and Rebecca (Butler) Simar. He attended schools in New York.

He was employed at Applebees Restaurant in Olean for 13 years, Perkins Restaurant for six years, and most recently as a baker at Tim Hortons. He had a passion for cooking and building and repairing computers. 

He was preceded in death by his companion of over 35 years Sue Ann Coy who died June 9, 2020. 

Surviving is one son, Stephen L. (Jessica) Cornelius, of Bradford, one daughter, Stephanie Menius, of Kannapolis NC, seven grandchildren, two sisters, his twin, Mindy Roberts, of Kannapolis NC, and Tanya Youngs, of Concord NC, two brothers, Gene Cornelius, of Bradford, and Philip Cornelius, of Concord NC, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his companion of over 35 years Sue Ann Coy who died June 9, 2020, two granddaughters, Emily Nicole Menius, and Aubrie Blum, and one sister, Della Teresa Johnson Dille.

There will be no public services. Private services will be held for family at a later date.

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

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com