KENNETH WILLIAM COOPER

Kenneth William Cooper, 73, of Everett, and formerly of Millersburg, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.

He was born Feb. 8, 1947, at Mercy Hospital, Altoona.

He is the son of William H. Cooper and Nancy R (Musselman) Cooper.

Ken married his high school sweetheart, Edith Ann (Ritchey), on Nov. 28, 1968.

He is survived by daughters Kristi (Brian) DeBacker of Chillicothe, Ill., Natalie (Kris) Latshaw of Millersburg, and son William (Alyson) Cooper, Bristow, Va .; grandchildren: Cory DeBacker, Curtis DeBacker, Kolton Latshaw, Sara Jane DeBacker, Brianna Rose DeBacker, Wyatt W Cooper, Bowman Cooper and Alex Cooper; brother Dennis (Audrey) Cooper, of Martinsburg; brother-in-laws: Dr. Daniel (Marcia) Ritchey of Everett, Marshall (Sandi) Ritchey of Penn Hills; three nephews and four nieces and 13 great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Mariah Latshaw, and a nephew Jared Ritchey.

Ken was a 1965 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School, Loysburg, and a 1967 graduate of Penn State, with an associate degree in electrical engineering.

He went to work for Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. in Harrisburg, as an electrical distribution technician in 1967, from which he retired after 40 years.

Ken and Eadie raised their three children in Millersburg. In 2007 they retired to Everett.

Ken was actively involved in all of his three children's activities as they grew up. He attended Hebron United Methodist Church, Millersburg, where he sang in the choir. He was a member of Susquehanna Masonic Lodge and the Harrisburg Consistory. He attended Bethel Church of the Brethren and served on the board. He attended and was a member of Woodbury Church of the Brethren, where he was active in the men's group, ministry and evangelism, bible study, FOCUS Sunday school class, and helped teach the K, 1+2 Sunday school class. He also delivered meals on wheels.

Eadie and Ken enjoyed traveling the country to visit their children, family, and friends. Ken loved being with his grandchildren and watching them grow! Ken could be seen many days on his tractor mowing his yard. Ken will be missed by his wife, family, nieces, nephews, and his many friends. He will be remembered for his wonderful laugh, amazing storytelling, and great big hugs.

Friends and Family will be received at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren for a time of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

We ask that those in attendance would follow CDC guidelines and recommendations with wearing a mask and social distancing.

Burial will be held privately at Replogle Cemetery, Woodbury.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to River Troutman, 2841 Raystown Road, Hopewell, PA 16650 or the Woodbury Church of the Brethren, 4359 Woodbury Pike, Woodbury, PA 16695.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com.