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Robert H. “Bob” Cooper, Jr., 61
Robert H. “Bob” Cooper, Jr., 61, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the Hospice of Mount Joy, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Scranton to Robert H. Sr. and the late Helen (Bishop) Cooper. Bob is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathleen A. (Klerx) Cooper whom he married on July 14, 1973.
Bob was a 1967 graduate of Scranton Preparatory School. He received his BS degree in Economics, Cum Laude, from the University of Scranton in 1971. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Bob was the Executive Director for Hamilton Health Center in Harrisburg from 1978 to 1986. He then moved to Lancaster and worked for Urological Associates of Lancaster as practice administrator until retiring in 2003. He was a 3rd Degree with the Knights of Columbus Council #6810 and was actively involved with Southeast Lancaster Health Services during the 90’s. Bob enjoyed coaching soccer for St. Anne’s School for many years. He was an avid golfer, hiker, and loved the outdoors.
Surviving in addition to his wife Kathleen are two sons, Daniel R. Cooper, husband of Sara, of Duncannon, PA, Colin A. Cooper, husband of Amanda Cooper-Rovnan, of Corvallis, OR, daughter, Mary Ellen Cooper, wife of Frank Scheiderbauer, of Brooklyn, NY and two grandchildren, Ethan and Owen Cooper. He is also survived by three sisters, Denise (Ted) Larson of Valley Forge, PA, Mary Beth (Richard) Rybnick of Blakely, PA, Nancy (Thomas) Gaucher of Fort Collins, CO, a brother, Patrick (Andrea) Cooper of Duryea, PA, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 with the Rev. Msgr. Richard A. Youtz as Celebrant. A viewing will be held on Thursday at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543 from 6-9 PM and again at the church from 10-11 AM on Friday. A brief Prayer Service will take place at 8 PM on Thursday evening. Final farewell and commendation will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, attn: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York NY 10008-0780, or www.michaeljfox.org. To send the family an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100.
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Kathleen,
I am so sorry about this turn of events. I stopped at your house today and apparently missed you, sure hope that you got what I left. There are no magic words to make this better, please know that you are thought of fondly and that if you need someone I am available,
Natalie A. Smith
Im very sorry to hear about the loss of a great father and husband. He was also a great Unlce to have and im glad i had one last chance to see and speak with him at my grandfathers funeral. Such a peaceful man he was and my prayers are with him.
love,
jimmy carley
The Cooper’s,
You must admit we spent many good days together in N.J.,PA.,and DE. Your Dad was always there pitching in to make each occasion a special one. We will continue to gather together again with his caring spirit in mind.
The Carley’s
I wanted to be there for the viewing and funeral but my schedule did not permit. I knew Bob thru the KofC 6810 and SJN church although he was not active lately I remember being involved with him on several projects in the past. He also tried to assist me at work when I had been in the Health field, albeit for only a couple of years.
My sincere condolences and I will remember Bob and his family in my prayers.
Jim Eckenroth
Past Grand Knight
Council 6810.
Dear Nancy and Tom,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. Our sincere sympathies are with you both.
Kathy & Dick Silva
