The Life of Evelyn J Cooper

Evelyn J. Cooper, 91, formerly of Port Carbon, entered into eternal rest Sunday with her family by her side at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

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.