Leland H. Cope

Leland Cope Obituary

Leland H. Cope
82, of Canton, entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. He was born June 18, 1929 in Canton, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Lela Cope. Leland was a 1947 graduate of Lehman High School, a 1950 graduate of Mount Union College and a 1953 graduate of Harvard Law School. He was a member of the Marlboro Assembly of God Church, the Church of the Savior United Methodist in Canton, The Ohio State Bar Assoc, The American Bar Assoc. and the Supreme Court of Ohio. He was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Lehman Alumni Association and the Canton Symphony. Leland played French horn in the Lehman High School Marching Band and the Canton Junior Symphony. He was a member of the Canton Cemetery Association for many years, serving as there secretary, director and general manager. Leland started his professional career as an attorney for Day, Cope, Ketterer, Raley and Wright law firm in Canton, Ohio. He later was the Vice President and secretary for Massillon Spring and Rivet. He owned Cope Fruit Farms in Paris and Sebring. He was a farmer in Canton Twp. and a test car driver for Standard Test Lab in Massillon.
Leland is survived by his wife, Carolann Graening Cope; children, Dianne (Dan) Clarkson Digianantonio of Canton, Ellen Cope-Flanagan of Westwood, Mass., David (Lauren) Cope of Medfield, Mass., Lorraine (Sharon) Cope of Pasadena, Calif.; stepdaughter, Lynann Graening of Canton; grandchildren, William (Vicki) Clarkson, James Clarkson, Alex Cope-Flanagan, Jack Cope-Flanagan, Emma Cope-Flanagan, Max Cope-Flanagan, Joseph Cope, Scott Cope and Stephanie Cope; step-grandchildren, Joshua Shaw, Crystal Scanlon, Alissahann Graening, Tara (Brandon) Lilly, Dawn (Kenneth) Boudrie and Daniel Digianantonio; six step-great- grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Michelle) Cope of Massillon; a brother-in-law, Clyde (Karen) Miller; and a sister-in-law, Mildred (Glenn) Royer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen France Rinehart and his step-grandson, Kevin Grarning; and his former wife, Deloris Cope.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marlboro Assembly of God Church. Calling hours will be 4-7 p.m. Friday (today) at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville and 10-11 a.m. Saturday morning at the church. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marlboro Assembly of God Church, 12600 Marlboro Ave, Alliance, OH 44601.
Stier-Israel Funeral Home
& Cremation Service
330-875-1414

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Published by The Repository on Feb. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Leland Cope

15 Entries

February 23, 2012

I knew Leland for 62 years and considered him one of my very best friends. He was never too busy to listen to me and help solve my problems. I never ever thought I would see his obituary. His death has left a big hole in my life and I will miss him terribly. I know he was a child of God and that he is with Him right now, but I will still miss him.
Annie Allen

February 12, 2012

Dear Cope Family,

I first met Leland in 1954. A very nice person, we always enjoyed his company and his sense of humor. I am sorry for your loss, but he is in such a good place now.
Margaret Hoffman Dellmore

Nick Banks

February 12, 2012

I was Leland's favorite nephew. I would call him up and tell him his favorite nephew would like to discuss something. He would reply, what do you want to talk about TOM! He had the wit and the smarts, but most of all the good heart. I will miss him! Nick Banks

Leanne Lemaster

February 11, 2012

I can't even begin to express how sorry and sad I am at the loss of our brother in Christ. His funny little jokes and inspirational remarks, his smile, his friendly greetings... he will be sooo missed!!! My thoughts and prayers are with Carolann and the family.

February 10, 2012

i first met leland at marlboro a/g and liked him . he was a very quiet and nice man. very knowledeable in alot of things. thoughts are with the family. pam hancock beloit,oh

david and annie and spencer deel

February 10, 2012

Leland you will be missed. God be with your family in their time of need.

Michael and Elaine Reolfi

February 10, 2012

Dianne and family, so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you.

Cookie Connell

February 10, 2012

Carolann & Family.......I had the privilaage of meeting Leland several times while learning about your Tilton/Miller genealogy. Many prayers are being lifted up for you and your family - we must always remember - this is Heaven's gain.
Cookie Eagleson-Connell in Cambridge, Ohio

Richard Harrison

February 10, 2012

Leland was a nice guy.Prayers go out to his family.May his many great memories comfort you during this hard time.
Richard Harrison

Kitty McClelland

February 10, 2012

To the Cope Family -
I am sorry to hear about Leland's passing. We appreciated the support and membership of the Lehman Alumni Association. May you have grace and peace during this difficult time. God Bless - Membership Chairman

February 10, 2012

CarolAnn I am sorry for your great loss my prayers are with you and your family. love & Prayers Joyce peck Palm Bay Fl.

Mikeand Debbie Deel

February 10, 2012

Carolann, Mike and I will miss Leland he was a very nice man our prayers are with you and your family.

melissa foster

February 10, 2012

CAROLANN AND FAMILY, LELAND WAS A GREAT MAN AND ALWAYS SO NICE! HE WILL FOR SURE BE MISSED! RIP LELAND!

Melanie John

February 10, 2012

Leland, you were a good neighbor. I remember the time I backed up into our grill and you heard the noise, ran over and put it together for me all before my hubby returned home. You would always help a neighbor. God bless you friend.

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