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Ellis Cooper Obituary
Born on May 12, 1936, he was the son of the late C. Lawrence and Nellie Fox Cooper.
He was an honorably discharged veteran of four years of service with the U.S. Air Force.
Ellie was employed for more than 40 years as an oil transport driver with Penn-Drake, now Calumet-Penreco, at Karns City. He was a member of Teamster Union Local 273.
A Protestant, he was a member of the Chicora Moose, the Bradys Bend American Legion, the Argyle Lodge F&AM 540 of Chicora and the New Castle Consistory.
He enjoyed golfing, making a hole-in-one at Cross Creek Country Club. Coop also liked to hunt, fish and travel.
He is survived by his wife, the former Doris Sweeney, who he married on Dec. 5, 1959, and his daughter and her husband, Claudia and Steven Fischer of Butler. Also surviving are his three nephews, Greg (Tammy) Cooper, Gary (Lora) Cooper and Shane Cooper (companion Yuying Johnson); his two nieces, Cristi (Charlie) Mello and Sonja (Scotty) Strickland; his two great-nephews, Corey Strickland and Cody Cooper; his four great-nieces, Stephanie, Brittany and Madison Cooper, and Mandy Strickland; his brother, Owen G. (Carolyn) Cooper of Odenton, Md.; his two sisters-in-law, Shirley Cooper of Wilson, N.C., and Bonnie Lamm Cooper of Parker; his two step-grandchildren; his four step-great-grandchildren, and his special family friend, Kaitlyn Fleeger of Chicora.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert A. and Sharon L. Cooper.
Cooper - Visitation for Ellis E. "Coop" Cooper, who passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Perryville Cemetery, near Parker.
The VFW and the American Legion Post of Parker will conduct a veteran memorial service at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.
To view or send condolences or sympathy cards, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellis Cooper
October 9, 2014
My condolence for your loss. Please be comforted by the promise found for us at Psalm 119:76. Diane.
October 9, 2014
Dear Claudia, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Delaney
October 8, 2014
Dear Maggie & Claudia, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Joan Ball
Guy / Nancy Pistorius
October 8, 2014
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Rhonda (Bortmes) Finney
October 8, 2014
Maggie, Claudia and family,
My deepest sympathy. Coop will be sadly missed. I did have the pleasure of seeing him at the Chicora Gun Raffle this year, when he straight up told me of his illness. He will forever be remembered. May the love of God, friends and family carry you through this difficult time. GOD BLESS!
Sandy Logue
October 7, 2014
Sorry to hear about Ellis--his Grandpa and my Grandma Sara (Becky) were siblings.
Charlotte A. Lauer
October 7, 2014
To the Cooper family, you have my very deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your family and friends in the days ahead. Sincerely,
Barb Schrecengost
October 7, 2014
Doris & Claudia & family,
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your many memories!!!
Deepest Sympathy
Doug & Barb Schrecengost
Ron & Sandy Kradel
October 7, 2014
Maggie and Claudia - you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of a special friend. God Bless you both and your families.
Joe File
October 7, 2014
Claudia and Family.We are so sorry for your loss.
October 7, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cindi Dillon and George Force
October 7, 2014
Claudia and Steve,
We are very sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
wilda stroup & pearl fannin walker
October 7, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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