EVERETT • Kenneth William Cooper, 73, of Raystown Road, Everett, Pa., and formerly of Millersburg, Pa., passed into his heavenly home Jan. 6, 2021. He was born Feb. 8, 1947, at Mercy Hospital in Altoona. He is the son of William H. Cooper and Nancy R (Musselman) Cooper. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Edith Ann (Ritchey), Nov. 28, 1968. He is survived by daughters, Kristi (Brian) DeBacker of Chillicothe, Ill., and Natalie (Kris) Latshaw of Millersburg, Pa.; son, William (Alyson) Cooper of 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, Pa.; brothers-in-law Dr. Daniel (Marcia) Ritchey of Everett, Pa., Marshall (Sandi) Ritchey of Penn Hills, Pa.; three nephews, four nieces and 13 great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Mariah Latshaw; and a nephew, Jared Ritchey. Ken was a 1965 graduate of NBC High School and a graduate of Penn State University 1967 with an associate degree in electrical engineering. He went to work for Pennsylvania Power & Light Company in Harrisburg, Pa., as an electrical distribution technician in 1967 from which he retired after 40 years. Ken and Eadie raised their three children in Millersburg, PA. In 2007, they retired to Everett, Pa. Ken was actively involved in all of his three children’s activities as they grew up. He attended Hebron United Methodist Church in 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 wss 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, Woodbury, Pa., for a time of visitation Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, 10-11 a.m. Those in attendance are asked to follow CDC guidelines and recommendations with wearing a mask and social distancing. Burial will be held privately at Replogle Cemetery. 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 Rd., Hopewell PA 16650 or to the Woodbury Church of the Brethren, 4359 Woodbury Pike, Woodbury PA 16695. Online condolences may be expressed at akersfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Rd., Everett PA 15537. Paid by funeral home
Kenneth William Cooper
