H. Gary Cooper

H. Gary Cooper, 90, of Fallowfield Township, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2022. Born on December 2, 1931, Gary was the son of the late Henry H. & Mary (Myer) Cooper.

Following High School Gary served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. Gary owned and operated Coopers’ Auto Body in Charleroi for over 60 years and could still be found daily tinkering in his garage.

A member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Gary was the founding member of the Mon Valley AACA (Antique Automotive Club of America), a member of the Western PA Region AACA and The Covered Bridge Region AACA.

Surviving to cherish Gary’s memory; his wife Edith Mae Cooper, his sons; Dale Cooper and Gordon (Barbara) Cooper both of Fallowfield. His granddaughters; Jamie (Steve) Renschler and Taylor Cooper. His great-grandchildren, Cooper & Emilee Renschler, and another great-granddaughter on the way, Nora Santo, due in February. His step-grandchildren, Ashley (Jay) Keppich, David (Michele) Altemara, and Madison Dobas.

In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his brother Gordon “Lynn” Cooper.

Friends and family will be received from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday September 15, 2022, at HOGAN-MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. (Formerly Schrock-Hogan Funeral home), 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Funeral service will be held inside the funeral home with Pastor Ken Custer officiating at 11:00am on Friday September 16, 2022. Interment will follow at Maple Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com

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