John W. Cooper

John W. Cooper "Daddy Cooper" COOPER, John W. "Daddy Cooper" Age 77Of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2008 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, with his loving family at his side. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty L. (McClure) Cooper, sons, John D. Cooper and Kenneth L. Cooper, daughter, Mary Anne Cooper, granddaughters, Erin Colleen Cooper, Katelynn Marie Cooper, and Megan P. Cooper, brother and sister in-law, Glenn & Lois Cooper, nieces, Sheri (Hal) Schrock, Kathy Browngardt, Karen (Steve) Rexford, Lucinda Bennett, Sue (Mark) Canale, nephews, Jim(Mary Ann) Cooper, Jim Bennett, Tom Bennett, Robert McClure and William McClure, sisters in-law, Jane Bennett, Barbara McClure, and Nancy (Jim) Mullin.John was an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout Leader of Troop #38 for many years and a Counselor at Camp Seneca. He was a Lieutenant Governor of Southport Kiwanis Club, also a member of the Elmira Kiwanis Club. John was involved in several Masonic Organizations for many years and a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church for 55 years. John was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan and a season ticket holder for the last 37 years.The family will receive friends at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira, NY on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Monday Evening at 8:00 PM, Pastor Mark Erway will officiate. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to may make memorials to the Elmira Kiwanis Foundation, 317 Glen Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905 or the charity of one's choice.