Richard G. Cooper

Richard G. Cooper, 88, of Brighton Twp., passed away early Thursday morning, June 15, 2017 at Beaver Meadows, Brighton Twp.

Born September 28, 1928 in Smethport, PA, he was a son of the late John R. and Mary Anne Earle Cooper. A resident of Beaver most of his life, he retired in 1983 from Armco Steel Co. in Ambridge following a career spanning 37 years. Richard was a faithful member of Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver, formerly serving as a Deacon and Elder. He was also active in the Men’s Bible Class, Homebuilders Class, St. James Lodge #457 F & AM, Beaver, New Castle Consistory, New Castle, American Legion Post # 641, Baden, Beaver Area Heritage Association, and Church Golf League. During the Korean Campaign, he proudly served as a member of the National Guard.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert E., Russell W., John R., Jr., and Donald Cooper; and one sister, Audene Cooper.

He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of nearly 67 years, Beatrice Roll Cooper; his son, Terry (Janet) Cooper, Coshocton, OH; a daughter, Cathy (Jim) Kerr, Center; one sister, Carolyn Thomas, Enon Valley; three grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Schaller and Benjamin and Bethany Cooper; and two great-grandchildren, Gretchen and Jacob Schaller.

Friends will be received, Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. A funeral service will be conducted by his pastor, Reverend Mark Boyd, Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver. A private interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Memorial donations in Richard’s name may be sent to Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce Street, Beaver, PA 15009