Barbara May Kopp

Barbara May Kopp obituary

Barbara May Kopp

Barbara Kopp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Penco Road Location on Nov. 17, 2025.

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BARBARA MAY KOPP, 70, of New Cumberland, WV, passed unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born November 1, 1955 in Weirton, daughter of the late Cecil and Claire Davis Watson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Dunlap.

Barbara was a Weir High School graduate, Class of 1974. She enjoyed cross-stitching and all things that sparkled, especially her beloved granddaughter, Bella.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Mark "Doug" Kopp; daughter, Megan Kopp; son, Matthew Kopp (Damaris); her granddaughter, and favorite sparkle, Isabella; sisters, Dorothy Rhoades (Robert) and Diane Grimm (late John); brother-in-law, Butch Dunlap; and dear friend and cousin, Linda Potter.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, November 19, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, at Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, 380 Penco Road, Weirton.

Memorial donations can be made to Mary H. Weir Public Library, 3442 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.

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