Janice M. “Mickey” Cooper, 83, formerly of Palmer Township, died Monday, April 6, 2015 in Gracedale.
Born November 29, 1931 in Augusta, Maine, she was a daughter of the late Prosper Frank and Margaret L. (Harmon) Durand. Her husband, Edward V. Montrim died in 1977.
Mickey worked at Magnetic Windings, WAEB, The Express-Times, and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. She also founded the Angler’s Newspaper in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. She graduated from Easton High School in 1949 where she played basketball and baseball.
She wrote “The Big J – Matriarch of the Seas” and received the Freedom Foundation Award. She was a member of the Battleship New Jersey Society and was an avid Yankees fan.
Surviving are her daughter, Terry A. Cooper and her partner Wayne T. Titus, Jr. of Palmer Township; two sisters, Jean Miller of Palmer Township and Sharon Shovelin of Allentown; three grandchildren, Morgan Barker and her husband, David of Wilson borough, Casey Hummer and his wife, Marisa of Nazareth, and Patrick Titus of Palmer Township; and a great grandson, Ethan Kushida. Her sister, Marjorie died in infancy.
Private graveside services will be held at the Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. The family would like to thank the Gracedale family for the compassionate care of their mom and sister. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jeff Miller
April 8, 2015 at 1:26 pm
Aunt Mickey was a special person who loved sports (mostly baseball), writing and taking pictures, and lots of pictures. I’ll always remember her thoughtfulness of taking me to the MLB Veterans game in Philadelphia, taking pictures at my football & baseball games and her Love of the Navy and Yankees. She will be missed but not Forgotten. Rest in Peace Aunt Mick!
Love, Jeff
John and Lucille Kincaid
April 8, 2015 at 2:35 pm
Please accept our sincerest condolences upon the death of your beloved mother. She led an active and interesting life that must have been fulfilling for her. No words can erase the pain of your loss, but we hope that fond memories of your mother and grandmother will always provide solace as you fulfill your own lives.
Sincerely,
Dr. K. and Lucille
Susan Ashton
May 1, 2015 at 11:41 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Terry, your mother was a very kind lady and always was great fun to be around. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
May God’s Grace be with the entire family.
Sue