Dennis Cooper Obituary

Dennis "Denny" Cooper, 81, of McDonald, passed in his home Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born November 19, 1942, in Washington, a son of the late William and Anna Hennon Cooper. Denny was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School, Class of 1960, where he excelled in football and basketball. He then attended Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia, where he also played football. Denny ended his football career after playing for the Wheeling Iron Man, a semi-pro team. He then worked for Donnelley Directory for over 30 years before retiring for a short while. He then worked for Thomas Register and drove a school bus for West Allegheny School District. Denny was a member of the McDonald Presbyterian Church. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He could always be found attending his grandchildren's athletic events. He also enjoyed playing a round or two of golf when he would visit his son, Todd. On April 17, 1964, he married Karen Cook, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Todd (Vanessa) Cooper of Delaware, and Laurie McKinney of McDonald; a sister, Donna Klimas of McDonald; two grandchildren, Jesse, and Aaron (Haley) McKinney; and one great-grandchild, Miles Cooper McKinney. Deceased is a brother, William Cooper. Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in Graff-Nation Funeral and Cremation Services LLC, where services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6.