Name: Visitation for David R. Copeland
Start: 2015-12-31T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Boston

David Robert Copeland, 67, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2015. He was born Sept. 12, 1948, in McKeesport, and was a son of the late Robert L. and Dorothy Gallatin Copeland. He was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, Elizabeth Township, White Oak American Legion Post 0701, Central Lions Club and the NRA. David was also a life member of the McKeesport Sportsmen's Association. He was a retired corrections officer for the former Western Penitentiary and was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl D. Baich Copeland; sons, Rhett P. Copeland and Michael D. Copeland, of Elizabeth Township; brothers, Daniel H. (Cindy) Copeland, of Mt. Pleasant, and Robert "Kip" (Gaylene) Copeland, of Greenock; grandson, Camdyn W. Copeland; sisters-in-law, Michelle (Richard) Parrish and Sharon O'Connor; brothers-in-law, Leon R. Baich and Walter McCombs; eight nieces; nine nephews; nine great-nieces; and three great-nephews.
Friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, in Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Starr officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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Published by Daily News from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for David Copeland

Sponsored by Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Boston.

31 Entries

July 31, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lizz

June 16, 2019

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Elizabeth

September 19, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences to the Copeland's. May God sustain you at the time of such great loss.

August 23, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 9, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

April 25, 2018

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 5:17. "Pray constantly."

Janice

February 10, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God's words at 1 Thessalonians 4::14 bring you mùçh çòmfort ànd peace.

December 24, 2017

So sorry for you loss. May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

March 13, 2017

May our Heavenly father give you the strength and bless you with peace during this difficult time. ( Psalms 29 : 11

April 19, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Please find Peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and help you in your time of need. 1Peter5:7

Lori Bodnar

January 2, 2016

God bless you Dave.

Lori Bodnar

January 2, 2016

Cheryl and family our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. We where so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. God bless him,and your family.

Patty Manown Mash

January 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Rely on the strength of your friends & family to help you.
I'm a former classmate of Dave"s & always knew him to be a great guy. His memory will continue.

Linda Schneider

January 1, 2016

I will always treasure Dave's quirky sense of humor and kindness. He was a man strong in faith and commitment to what he believed in. I will miss you Dave. He walks with Jesus now ...face to face. Amen

Perry Ciesielski

January 1, 2016

Dear Copeland Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dave. He was a true friend, great coworker and a real joy to play golf with. May your fondest memories of him comfort the trying days ahead. Rest in peace my friend.

J Morningstar

January 1, 2016

Over the years we went our different directions . That said I still have memories of growing up in the neighborhood , when things were so plain and simple rest in piece Dave

Harry McDaniel

December 31, 2015

Sympathy to his family. Dave will be missed by all who knew him.
Harry ,Dana McDaniel & LeNora Oliasz

tom McConnell

December 30, 2015

David will be sorely missed. He was an outstanding Corrections Officer, and friend. He found and shared humor in everything around him, and inspired us all. My condolences to the entire Copeland family.

Chris & Jessica Galluze

December 30, 2015

Dave was my grandfather's best friend, he was very special to our family. What I remember most about Dave, he always had a good story to tell. Dave was always laughing, always smiling, and he seemed like a very strong person.

Copeland family, we're here for you, please let us know if there is anything we can do. We send our condolences and will keep you in our prayers.

Chris Tortorice

December 30, 2015

Gigi, Rhett, and Michael,

I am truly sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I have many great memories of him while growing up at Central Highlands, and am glad that I was able to see him last January while visiting CHUMC.

Blessings

R. R.

December 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the family. May the Almighty God give endurance to the family.

Donna Kadar

December 30, 2015

SO sorry to hear Dave passed away, he was such a wonderful man to have known. Deepest sympathy to family.

Debra Istvanik-Strotman

December 30, 2015

Dave will be missed by all that knew him. I met him through Marie and Kenny Gouker as he and Cheryl ( Geege) were their best friends.
Our hearts go out to Geege and the boys. Find comfort in knowing Dave is now in a good place and as long as he is in your hearts he will never be forgotten.

Stix

MARIE GOUKER

December 30, 2015

YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED WE LOVE YOU DEARLY.YOU WERE A FREIND A BROTHER TO US.

Debra Timko

December 30, 2015

You will be forever missed, you are one of a kind. Heaven is sure to be more adventurous, just an all around better place to be, now that you are there. You were like an Uncle to me, I will never forget you. No doubt you took a piece of everyone's heart, who's life you touched with you. Love you always. Praying for your family. God bless.

Deb, George and family

KENNETH GOUKER

December 30, 2015

MY DEAR BEST FREIND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN YOU WAS NOT ONLY MY BEST FREIND BUT A BROTHER AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND TRULY MISSED I LOVE YOU.

Dotti Graff Nemitz

December 30, 2015

My condolences to Dave's family. He was a high school classmate of mine. I pray God will give you peace and wrap his arms around you to comfort you.

Mary Lou (Husok) Pitman

December 30, 2015

Was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Lots of fun memories of high school days. He obviously lived life to the fullest. Prayers to family. Mary Lou (Husok) Pitman.

Denny Howell

December 30, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

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