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Cooper Wertman Obituary

Cooper T. Wertman, 19, of Zionsville, died tragically on February 9, 2016. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Paul Scott and Deborah (Doescher) Wertman. Cooper attended Emmaus High School and earned his GED in 2015. He looked forward to a career in writing and was interested in music production. He was an avid cyclist. Survivors: parents; sister, Ashley; paternal grandmother, Virginia Wertman; maternal grandparents, Robert and Diana Doescher. Services: Private. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus. Contributions: Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main Street, Macungie, PA 18062

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 14, 2016.

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Pedro Murillo Calvo

February 8, 2024

Mi más sincero y doloroso recuerdo en el 8 aniversario de su fallecimiento, rezo por èl y por su familia.
Que Dios os bendiga.

Vern Scandola

February 8, 2023

Hello Deborah and Scott,
He works in mysterious ways. In time the acute pain of loss subsides, but the joy of the memory remains the same.
Vern Scandola

Ohio

June 27, 2022

I wish that I could love you back to life.
I will always wish for one more day with you.
I listen to your music all the time, I blast it through my radio as I drive around singing all the words.
It´s in those moments I feel you the most. I just know you´re sitting in the passenger seat happy as hell to witness someone love your music.

Sometimes I wonder
Do you breathe life into your old bedroom? Do you ride your bike to that old chicken coop and smile? Remembering how quickly we became best friends that first day we met. Are you still there in Pennsylvania taking pictures of all the sunsets?

You had the most beautiful soul, I will never understand why you had to leave us. Missing you forever Coop. Until we meet again- My angel up in heaven.

Tina L. Ralls

March 8, 2022

My son James was a friend of Cooper's. James died in 2014. Today, a memory popped up - as they do on FaceBook - and I saw your son's kind message on my page, telling me that he missed James "dearly." I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet son, and I can only hope that our boys are together, talking about music and their families and waiting for us to join them.

Gina Cramsey

February 12, 2022

You were such a good friend to my kids Johnny and Lexii. God bless you and your family. Thinking of you.

Debbie

February 9, 2022

Think of you often Cooper

olivia radel

February 22, 2021

your song to kaylene has always randomly started playing & im happy it does. never forget you coop. hope you’re flyin high

Debbie

February 9, 2021

Think about you often Cooper...still a very sad heart that you’re gone and hurt because of how...much love

Vern Scandola

February 8, 2021

Deborah and Scott,
Anniversaries always bring back remembrances. February 9, will always live in your hearts as a day of extreme tragedy and loss.
The pain of memory will never be erased, but will change in intensity with time. I hope and pray that happy memories of Cooper continue to grow in intensity and the sad ones decrease.
Vern Scandola

Gina Cramsey

February 8, 2021

You are missed by many. Especially my son. Many memories of you riding your bike to our home. You are a beautiful soul.

March 27, 2016

PEDRO MURILLO CALVO

March 26, 2016

I have just known your loved son has died.
I am very sad and I wish to give you my more sincerous condolences in these harder moments
I pray for his soul and for you.
I dont know if you remember me but I was in your home on holidays in 1976, I am from Spain and I always remember that moment and your parents.
I am so sorry for the lost Debbie.
God bless you

September 19, 2009. Family Cabin on Tussey Mtn in State College

Summer Kline

March 26, 2016

Jane and Paige Shingler

February 28, 2016

Deb and Scott,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your son Cooper. May your memories give you strength at this time. My daughter Paige knew him and said he was a nice young man. My heart breaks for you both.
God is taking care of him now. You are all in our prayers.

Brian Stelz

February 19, 2016

My condolences to the family. Cooper will be greatly missed. He was a friend to me, and he taught me to always chase my dreams. I hope he watches over us all and protects us. R.I.P.

Partricia Dudley

February 17, 2016

Dear Wertman Family...living in Ohio now and our family just heard of your loss. We are saddened to hear of Coopers' passing. He was a kind and sweet young man. We will be praying for your family...David, Patty and John Dudley

February 17, 2016

Deb and Scott

We are so so sorry.
Hang tough guys.

Glenn and Anne

JAN WALKER

February 17, 2016

Dear Deb and Scott,
I just learned that the beautiful boy who tragically lost his life last week was your son. My heart is broken for you and your family. I attended Emmaus HS with you, and Deb, I was a Lawrence Drive neighbor of your parents. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
-Jan Clifford Walker

Liz Quinn

February 16, 2016

I so sorry for your loss. I have no ther or tort you ec He`sh the Angels. Again I am so sorry for you.

February 16, 2016

We are very sorry to hear of Cooper's passing. He worked for us at HTSS part time and was a good kid.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Kristy Howells and
The staff at HTSS, Inc.

Wendy Wieland

February 16, 2016

Deborah, I am so very sorry for your loss. Words are never enough during this difficult time. Know I am thinking of you and your family and my prayers of comfort for all of you are said. In my thoughts,Wendy

Cindi Elick

February 16, 2016

I wanted to let the family know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers! We were so upset to hear of Coopers passing. For the time we lived in PA, Cooper was always at our home and was a good friend to my Daughter Kaylene. He was such a great kid and we are so thankful to have known him. Again, I'm so sorry!

February 16, 2016

Dear Deb-

I am so very sorry to learn of Cooper's passing. Your family has been in my daily thoughts and prayers.

With Much Sympathy,
Dena Gabel

kay

February 16, 2016

I'll never understand why you had to go... I miss you. I'm so grateful i got the privilage to love you.. I hold our memories so close to my heart. Until we meet again...
Rest easy Coop.

February 16, 2016

Deb I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard it must be to lose a child. I will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Randy and Kellie Kneedler

Tom Miller

February 16, 2016

Dear Wertman Family...So very sorry for your loss. Remember the Great times your Family and my family had living on Midway Rd in Fullerton...way back when! The loss of Cooper is very difficult. I hope you can remember the Good Times He gave you all during his life. May God wrap your Family in his Eternal Light and allow for your Healing....Tom and Laurie Miller Whitehall pa

Deb Kaplan

February 15, 2016

I remember Cooper as a Shoemaker student. Gone way too soon. Sending prayers to the family and Coopers friends. I'm so very sorry for your loss...

February 15, 2016

Scott, Deb and Ashley
The Shepp family sends our deepest sympathy in the loss of Cooper. Will keep your family in our prayers during this tragic loss!
Greg&Diana Shepp
and family

Wendy Rupp

February 15, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the family. My daughter knew your son and on occasion I gave him a ride back to your neighborhood. Your son/brother was always very respectful when he was in my presence. I just thought you should know that I thought him a very nice young man. RIP Coop.

February 15, 2016

Deb
I am so sorry for the lose of your beautiful son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Vickie Snyder

Debbie (Don) Brugger

February 15, 2016

Deb, Scott & Ashley, my sincerest heartfelt condolences & sympathy. Please know that I am always available if you ever need someone to talk to. You are in my thoughts & prayers. They always say time will heal the pain. I pray this is true for all of you. Cooper, I love you sweetie. So sorry your life was cut short.You always have been & still will be in my thoughts. xo

February 15, 2016

Deb and family,

Just a short note to say you're in my thoughts and prayers...

Ben Kohler

Kathy Kurtz

February 15, 2016

Dear Deb, Scott and Ashley,
We are so very sorry to hear about Cooper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Kurtz family

February 15, 2016

Please accept our sympathy. I sent a prayer for my son to welcome your son. Cherish your memories. Sincerely, Cecily Kulp Siegfried

February 15, 2016

Our hearts go out to your family at this tragic time. Cooper came and hung out at my home with my kids John and Lexii Cramsey. He was a good young man and very respectful. Many memories of Cooper coming over on his bike. Our prayers of peace and comfort at this time of grieving. Gina , John and Lexii Cramsey.

Gary Sloss

February 15, 2016

Scott and Deb,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Sarah Donleby

February 15, 2016

I met your lovely son when I drove my granddaughter Sarah Wilkes to pick him up so they could spend the day together. I am so very sorry for your loss. It is tragic. I planned to attend the funeral on behalf of Sarah and her Mother as they now live in Alabama. They are devastated as they both cared for him and found jim to be a loving kind young man. Since the funeral is private, I leave this note of respect to your family. God and His angels have your son wrapped in love. God Bless!

John/Deb Sterner

February 15, 2016

Dear Scott, Deb and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Wish we had some words to ease your pain and sadness. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

John and Deb Sterner

Tami Patterson

February 14, 2016

Deb, Scott and Ashley, I'm so very sorry for your incredibly tragic loss. There really are no words that could possibly comfort you at this unbearable time but please know that so many of us are thinking of you and praying for you.
Thank you Deb for recently introducing me to Cooper at Wawa; it truly was my pleasure meeting him.
With heartfelt sympathy,

Merideth

February 14, 2016

I don't know you, but as a parent, as a human, I can't help but feel awful for you, for him .... My heart feels your pain ..... You are all in my prayers, especially Cooper, may his soul be free and peaceful....

Karen Balsamo

February 14, 2016

Deb and Family,
My heart breaks for you during this impossible time. Please know that my family and I are praying for your healing. My thoughts are with you. Your Lehigh Center family will be here to hold you up.

February 14, 2016

Deb, Scott and Ashley,
Words can't express our sadness... Cooper was like a part of our family and we loved him dearly. I pray that all of the wonderful memories of Coop will help all of us through this difficult time.
He was so very special and will be missed.
Al, Christine, Richard and Ian

Jeanne Lefevre

February 14, 2016

Dear mr. and mrs. Wertman,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Cooper was friends with my grandson, Jace and he was at our house a few times. His loss is tragic. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jeanne Lefevre

Traci Wilhide

February 14, 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Wertman,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . We knew Cooper for a few years and he really was a nice young man. Words can't express how saddened we are for your loss. He knew how to make anyone smile and could carry a great conversation about anything. We will all miss him greatly. Your an Angel now , Watch over us all Coop.

The Wilhide family

February 14, 2016

I work at Emmaus High and got to know Cooper he was also in my sons graduation class ! He was a good boy, I can't imagine what your family is going through but you are all in my prayers!!

Karen Woods

February 14, 2016

Deb and family ....words cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about this tragedy. I cannot imagine your pain and sorrow! Please know, I have been thinking of you constantly since I heard the news, and have cried many tears for you. Please get through this. Much love and sorrow coming your way. Love you, Deb!

J Espenshade

February 14, 2016

Cooper was a great kid and had a huge personality. One of my most memorable students and I enjoyed having him. May the Lord God comfort Cooper's family.

Alyx Patterson-Hatton

February 14, 2016

To the entire Wertman Family,
Thinking of you all and sending love in this difficult time.
With deep sympathy,
The Hatton Family

Suzie McCloskey

February 14, 2016

To the Wertman family.We are so sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers are with you...

Linda Kline

February 14, 2016

To the Wertman family: my sincere condolences to you. Cooper was very respectful when here at my home. He had a way of making everyone smile. He was a thoughtful, caring friend to my son Aaron Schiff. My latest memory of Cooper was two weekends ago while sitting at my dining room table eating cookies I had made. He had a great talent both in music and writing. You are sorely missed Cooper, by all whom you have come into contact with in your life. Rest in Peace Cooper. ❤

Vern Scandola

February 14, 2016

Deborah and Scott,
Please know that many are sharing your grief and are very sorry for your incredible loss. I will pray for Cooper's soul and pray that He gives the entire Wertman/Doescher family peace.
Vern Scandola

February 14, 2016

Deborah And Scott,
I'm was shocked to hear about Cooper. Please know that many are grieving with you and are sorry for your incredible loss. I will pray for Cooper's soul and that He gives the entire Wertman/Doescher family peace.
Vern Scandola

February 14, 2016

Deborah and Scott,
I was shocked to hear about Cooper. I cannot find adequate words to express the grief that I share with you. I will pray for Cooper's soul and that He will give your family peace. Please know that many are very sorry for your incredible loss. God bless Cooper and the entire Wertman/Doescher family.
Vern Scandola

Trevor,Andy and Jane Roche

February 14, 2016

To the entire Wertman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cooper was a great young man, always made one laugh, always so very thoughtful. He will be sadly missed by many. God Speed Coop!!

Ed Barb Ford

February 14, 2016

scott and family so sorry for your loss remembering riding in the parade together not that long ago always remember the good times

Megan Boughter

February 14, 2016

Deb, Scott and Ashley-
We are so sorry for your loss. Much love to all of you.
Dirk, Megan, Jacob and Cole

Denise (Hanner) Continenza

February 14, 2016

Deb/ Scott- My heart aches for you during this difficult time. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that Cooper is completely at peace, safely in the arms of our Lord. Stay strong and hold onto your faith.

A Mother

February 14, 2016

You don't know me but as a mother of two sons I cannot imagine the pain and heartache that you and your family are going through. Such a tragic loss for you all, but know that even strangers are thinking and praying for you all. My deepest heartfelt sympaty on the loss of your son. May he rest in peace and may you all find comfort in knowing that he will always be watching over you all from Heaven.

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