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Cornelia M.
Terry
Feb 3, 1931 — May 20, 2025
Henderson
Orlando, FL - Cornelia Marie (Wydila) Terry, 94, Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at home.
Born in Kulpmont on February 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Bertha (Reppe) Wydila.
Cornelia attended Kulpmont schools and graduated from Kulpmont High School in 1948.
Cornelia was married at St. Casimir's Church on July 27, 1953, to Benjamin J. Terry. They were married for 60 years at his passing in November 2013.
Cornelia and her husband were the owners and operators of Henderson Cable TV in Henderson, NC.
Mrs. Terry is survived by her children, James (Bonnie) Terry, Henderson, NC, Yvonne Terry, Wake Forest, NC, John (Patricia) Terry, Henderson, NC, Mark Terry, Henderson, NC, Diana Terry, Glen Allen, VA, and Dr. Kathleen (Mark) Guy, Wake Forest, NC; 9 granddaughters, Sarah (Jonathan) Bradberry, Caroline (James) Herring, Jacquelyn (Joey) Claver, Lara (Justin) Burkhart, Virginia (William) Hosinski, Patricia (Kevin) Bubacz, Alexandra (Kirk) Kindl, Mackenzie (James) Hutchinson, and Catherine; 17 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Andrew, Jade, Samuel, Silas, Emerson, Abilene, John, Emma, Stella, William, Evangeline, Alexander, Benjamin, Roman, Archer, and Lena; a sister, Dorothy White, Basking Ridge, NJ; as well as nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Cornelia was preceded in death by her brothers, John Wydila, Norbert Wydila, and Edward Wydila; and her sisters, Cecelia Justin, Leona Zubey, and Martha Sweeney.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. with Father Andrew Stahmer officiating in the Church of the Holy Angels, Kulpmont. Burial will follow in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Marion Heights. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. with the Rosary at 8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in the C J Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut St., Kulpmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott St., Kulpmont, PA 17834. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com
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