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Evelyn Cooper Obituary
Born in Pottsville, Oct. 26, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Francis H. and Clara M. Sinton Smith.
She was a 1944 graduate of Pottsville High School. She was also a member of United Methodist Church, Port Carbon.
Evelyn married Kenneth Cooper in 1949 and the two resided in Port Carbon until his passing on Sept. 10, 2001.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph and Jay Smith.
Devoted to her family, she was loved deeply by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by daughter, Cheryl Hassel, wife of George, Bernville; son, Kent Cooper, husband of Maryjane Hollick, Port Carbon; daughter, Wendy Francis, wife of Thomas, Port Carbon; brother, Irvin Smith, Reading; granddaughters, Alexandra and Raven Francis, Port Carbon, Amanda, wife of Christopher Wright, Port Carbon, Kendal, wife of Cody Bailer, Pine Grove, and Holly Hassel, wife of Larry Smorgala, Marathon, Fla.; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Port Carbon, with Pastor Lorraine Heckman officiating. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10 a.m. until the time of service Thursday. Private interment will be held on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer contributions be made in Evelyn's name to First United Methodist Church, Pike and Washington streets, Port Carbon, PA 17965. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville, has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit www.schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the Cooper family.
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Memories and Condolences
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July 10, 2018
Cheryl, Wendy and Kent. your mom was such a kind, sweet wonderful person. She was one of my mom's best friends. You have our deepest sympathy. Sis Whalen Olechnowicz, Ruth Ann and Larry Whalen and Cindy Lauderbach
July 10, 2018
Kenny and Family:
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom.
Patti and John Haley
Karen Pavlick
July 10, 2018
KENNY, JANIE, WENDY, TOM AND FAMILIES-
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING. SHE WAS A LOVELY LADY. SHE IS NOW IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR DAD, AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE PASSED. MAY YOUR MOM REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
KAREN AND TOM PAVLICK
Karen Trauger Roeder
July 10, 2018
Wendy, Kent, and Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was always so kind and caring. My happiest memory of her is taking the time to teach me how to use a flannel board to tell a story during MYF. (Long time ago.) She was one in a million. God bless you all.
July 10, 2018
Rest in Peace Evelyn
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