James A. Cope, 90, of Palmer Township, died Friday, October 4, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Born: May 3, 1923 in Forks Township, he was a son of the late Charles H. Cope and Ruth (Ryerson) Cope Sandt.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Shirley M. VanNorman were married 66 years. He served in the Army during WWII and worked for Lipkins Furniture, Easton and Schaibles Bakery, Wilson Borough.
Memberships: He was a former member of New Life Christian Centre, Port St. Lucie, FL.
Survivors: wife, Shirley; two sons, James A. Cope, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Florida and David B. Cope of Palmer Township; a daughter, Deborah M. Pivnicny and her husband, Timothy of California; a sister, Margaret Dulick; two brothers, Francis Sandt and Robert Sandt; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A brother, Charles Cope died earlier.
Services: 1:30 pm Tuesday, October 8 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from 12:30 pm until service time Tuesday in the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions: American Cancer Society, 393 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Stan Garis, Jr.
October 6, 2013 at 12:12 pm
I want to express my sincere condolences to Shirley, Jimmy, Debra and David for the loss of their husband, father, grandfather and brother. All of you will always be a part of our family and in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless you all and give you peace.
Jim, may the Lord wrap his arms around you and take you to heaven! You will be missed!
In Christ, Stan Garis, Jr., Kathleen and Nancy!