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Peter Whitcopf Obituary

WHITCOPF, Peter, M.D.

Peter Whitcopf, M.D., 55, died on January 21, 2024 from complications of a genetic ataxia syndrome. He is survived by his two children, King and Morgan Whitcopf; his parents, Lynne and Dennis Whitcopf; his sister, Sarah Whitcopf Cannon; and his niece and nephew, Sophie and Baxter Cannon. Dr. Whitcopf graduated cum laude from Kenyon College in 1999. He received his M.D. from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1994 and completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Virginia in 2001. He worked at various practices in Maryland, central Pennsylvania and Ohio. Donations in his memory to the National Ataxia Foundation, PO Box 27986, Golden Valley, MN 55427, will be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by Dressler's, 770-451-4999.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 28, 2024.

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Dr. Melanie Adams

March 18, 2025

I am shocked and surprised to learn of Peter Whitcopf's passing. I knew Peter and worked with him as a fellow Preliminary Year Intern at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He was a warm, funny, and supportive co-intern. I remember how he and Raj, one of his medical school classmates, helped ease my transition to MCP for my internship year. I fondly remember him and pray for peace in his family members and close friends' hearts.

Pattie & Greg Hood

March 12, 2024

We just learned of Peter's death and are shocked and so very sorry. it's hard to fathom your loss. May God be with you and his arms wrap you in peace.

Neal Jettpace

February 11, 2024

Peter was one of my oldest friends. I really can't remember a time not having known him, we go back that far together.

In all honesty, Peter was one of the kindest, most ethical, moral, hardworking, intelligent and just decent people I've ever known. He was a very good friend to have in both good times and bad, and I'll miss him very much.

My condolences to the Whitcopf family, and God bless Peter Whitcopf.

Ellen Forderhase de Graffenreid

February 10, 2024

I´m so sorry. We kept in touch and talked several times in the last year. He was always unapologetically himself and we could (and did) talk about anything and everything. He was so proud of King and Morgan and their accomplishments, big and small. May his memory be a blessing.

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