Obituaries
Joseph J. “Jay” Cooper, 27
Joseph J. “Jay” Cooper, 27, of Lancaster unexpectedly went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Bristol, PA and was the son of Sandra Cooper. Joseph is survived by his wife Deborah Lynn (Landis) Cooper and their soon to be born daughter, Mackenzie. In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by two sisters and one brother; Monique Shields, Charlene Cooper, John Cooper, married to Christine, father and mother-in-law Donald and Sharon Landis, and seven nieces and two nephews.
Jay was employed by AECOM in Philadelphia for five years as a C.A.D. Draftsman. Jay was passionate about his love for his God and family. His love and excitement about his wife, Deborah, and their coming daughter, Mackenzie, was known by many. Jay put 100% into everything he did. Some of his favorite hobbies were paint ball, working out at the gym, and remodeling their house. Jay always had the constant ability to make people laugh.
A Celebration of Jay’s life will be held at Noon on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with The Rev. Leo M. Neff officiating. The Visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home from 6-8 pm. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers.
To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.
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Dear Debra and Family,
Words cannot describe the sorrow and hurt a family endures at the loss of a loved one. Deb, the joy and happiness you and Jay have shared will give you and McKenzie the strength to carry on. God works in mysterious ways but he also works through the hearts and hands of friends and family. Stay close to them. You are surrounded by love. I love you.
Sincerely,
Cindy Baker
To the Cooper, Shields and Landis families, I don’t even know how to describe my shock and heart when I was informed of JJ going to be with G-d at such a young age and in such a way. I first met this now man when he was a 2 year old. He was the most gorgeous toddler. I took him several times during the summers to the pool at our community and to the playground. I just loved him. Of course during his growing up time I also hollered at him on occasion. I saw him grow from the gorgeous toddler to a handsome young man and now he is not here. So sorry that his little girl will never know her Daddy. My deepest sympathy to all.
His Grandmoms neighbor,
Merle London
Charlene, Dave & Family,
We’d like to, at this time, express our most sincere condolences in the loss of your brother. We just want to assure you of a couple of things; the 1st being that God of all comfort will be there for you in this season of pain, and 2nd that your Warehouse Team/Extended family is here for you should you need a shoulder to lean on or simply a listening ear. In closing, we offer any support possible in attempt to demonstrate that we too mourn your loss, as we anticipate happier times that God is sure to bless your family with.
All our thoughts and prayers,
The sanofi-aventis Warehouse & Distribution team
Dear Deborah, Mackenzie, Sandra, Moniqe, Charlene, John and family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy and sorrow for great loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Christine McMahon
Our deepest sympathy to you at this very difficult time. Jay was a great person and will be greatly missed in the neighborhood. He will always be remembered
Debbie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, and soon to be father to your awaited child. Please know that we are praying for you and your family and that our God is bigger than we can imagine. May you find peace in the love and comfort of your family and your Lord. You will be in our prayers and thoughts during these coming days.
With deepest sympathy,
John, Arlene, David, Katrina and Heather Boronow
Wayne, NJ
Dear Sandra and Family,
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
With much love,
Cindy, Al, Chris and Jenny Ruenes
In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. ISAIAH 30:15 May you feel the Lord’s presence closer during this most difficult time. For the short time I knew JJ, he was always kind to me. I looked forward to his smile and friendly greetings.
Love and Prayers,
Brenda Wiker
I am so deeply saddened for your loss. I met Jay through HACC, we took several classes together,and frequently studied together.He always inspired me by his efforts to constantly do his best at everything he put his hand to,and by how much he loved his wife and family.I remember talking in class one day about important moments in our lives.He said one of the most important moments in his life was when he met,and later married his wife.I can still hear him saying it, he was so obviously in love.He was also strong in his faith even when he thought it might have cost him points on his grades,he had such a caring way of sharing his faith with his friends.He made such an impact on my life in the short time that i knew him.I loved him as a friend and deeply respected him and how he lived his life.I cant believe he is really gone. May God comfort and sustain you Deborah, and the rest of his family, and give you strength. –
Marj Montania
I’m So very sorry for your loss. Jay was a funny guy always smiling and very polite. May God keep you and bless you in this time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Teressa Wiker Riches.
My name is Chris and I work at Planet Fitness.
I first off can’t express how sorry I am!
I am going through my own hell right now. I saw Jay just a week before this happened at the gym and he saw something was wrong with me. I had told him my 19 year old son was just killed 2 weeks prior. The look on his face dropped and he cried snd I felt so bad I had made him upset. I was so happy for him knowing he was about to be a dad and told him that but he was so caring and upset for me at that moment. I was just now filing paperwork and came across his cancellation and found out this way. I lost my breath and had to sit down. I am devastated by this and can’t express to you enough how upsetting this is. Still in shock over my son, and now reading this I don’t even know about things anymore. He was the nicest person at this gym and I am heartbroken over this. I am so so sorry. I know no words will help you with this. Trust me when I say I still dont want to even hear anyone tell me its going to be ok. If you ever need anything or wish to talk I work 3rd shift at the gym.
Always
Chris Valudes