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Leona Cooper Obituary
Born and educated in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Stanley and Eva Butkowskie Buikus, she worked in millinery and enjoyed a career as a singer, performing with Harmonettes on local radio stations. In 1949, she married John J. Cooper, founder of Cooper's Seafood House, and celebrated 65 happy years of marriage.
Leona was a member of St. Paul's Church and was very devoted to her Christian faith. She was a talented baker and cook, and loved to host Friday morning breakfasts for her family and friends. She had a lifetime appreciation for fashion and enjoyed dressing up, always accessorizing with the perfect hat.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her large family, who will miss her dearly. But, she will live on in them as they celebrate her long, joyful and blessed life.
Surviving are her children, Mark and wife, Mary, Lake Winola; Jack, Scranton; Colette Eisenbach and husband, Robert, Elmhurst; Paul and wife, Michele, Clarks Summit; Lisa Leshner, Scranton; Matthew, Aberdeen, Md.; Stephen and wife, Tara, Dunmore; and James, Brooklyn, N.Y.; as well as 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Clement, George and Ray; and sisters, Anna Flynn, Helen Murray and Florence Zabrauskas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Penn Avenue and Marion Street, Scranton, by Monsignor Neil Van Loon, pastor. Entombment will be in the Cathedral Cemetery Mausoleum, Scranton. Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church.
Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore. Arrangements provided by Savino Traditional Funerals and Cremation Care, Scranton. Carl J. Savino, supervisor.
Memorial contributions can be made to Cure Duchenne, 1400 Quail St., Suite 110, Newport Beach, CA 92660, cureduchenne.org; or to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, 401 Hackensack Ave., ninth floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601, parentprojectmd.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leona Cooper
Kay Schofield
May 16, 2022
I miss you, but I know you are singing with the Angels!
Ronald Gaggero
May 16, 2020
Leona was the center of the family and always considered the other person first. Leona had the spirit and shared it with all. Wife and I still feel her presents. Jacqueline says Leona is forever in her heart.
Kay Schofield
May 17, 2019
We miss you and Captain very much! Keep singing with those Angels!!!
Lee Cavanaugh
May 24, 2018
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."~Kahlil Gibran Much love and many prayers from Aunt Molly, Matthew and Lee Ann.
Barbara Chisolm
May 24, 2018
Cooper Family:
So sorry for your loss...thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Jeff Gavern
May 24, 2018
Dear Cooper Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She truly was a wonderful woman and person. Growing up I spent a good amount of time at the Cooper house with Matt and Steve. Mrs. Cooper was just so wonderful to talk with. I remember sitting in the kitchen while she cooked. She was engaged in the conversations and showed a real interest in what was going on in our lives. She had an infectious smile and a positive attitude. Mrs. Cooper was always kind and welcoming. I cannot recall a time she did not offer food to her guests. Oh and the food she served.... what can I say? The meals were always a delight for your taste buds. I felt like I was part of the family when visiting the Cooper home. That had everything to do with Mrs. Cooper. I know she will be missed but I hope you can relish all the fond memories of her. She will live in your hearts and souls forever. I will be forever grateful for having known her and for the positive impact she had on my life.
Jeff Gavern
aka Otter
Susan Cagley
May 23, 2018
May you all know God's grace and comfort.
May 23, 2018
On behalf of our whole staff, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Your friends at Traditional Home Health & Hospice
May 23, 2018
To the Cooper Families,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Gary and Mary Ann Bewick and Family
Al Saravitz
May 22, 2018
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Our condolences to the Cooper family
Carol Fauquier
May 22, 2018
I've never had the opportunity of meeting Mrs. Cooper but I understand from loving family that she was a wonderful woman. So sorry for your loss. May the memories keep you strong.
Mary Theresa O'Malley Ruddy
May 22, 2018
Sincere Condolences to the Cooper Family.
Regards,
Leo Robert Ruddy and Mary Theresa O'Malley Ruddy and Family
May 22, 2018
Leona was like a sister to my wife. She was a wonderful lady full of the spirit. We will miss her dearly as she and my wife talked regularly on the phone. She welcomed my family into her home with open arms. Good wife, mom, neighbor and relative. Rest in peace. The Gaggero family
Mary Cooper
May 22, 2018
You will never be forgotten! Forever in my heart
Charles Reina
May 22, 2018
So Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My deepest condolences on your loss
Kay Schofield
May 22, 2018
Sing with the Angels Lee! You will remain in our prayers, hearts and our memories forever.
Laura Ludovici Salmons
May 22, 2018
To the Cooper Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, love & prayers are with you all.
Joan Bonczek
May 22, 2018
Our loving and caring Aunt Leona. We will miss you so much.
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