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Shirley L. Cooper

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Nov. 30, 1935 — Jan. 18, 2021 (age 85)

TRANSFER, Pa. — Shirley L. (Latini) Cooper, 85, formerly of McDonald (Pa.), passed away Monday morning (Jan. 18) in The Grove at Greenville Nursing Home.

Mrs. Cooper was born on Nov. 30, 1935 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Fabian) Latini.

She was raised and educated in McDonald and moved to Transfer with her husband, Joe, following retirement.

Shirley was a banker for many years and together with her husband Joe, owned and operated Coopers Service in McDonald for more than 50 years.

Shirley and Joe both enjoyed spending time at their camp in Tionesta fishing, boating, snowmobiling and spending time outdoors.

In recent years, Shirley with other ladies visited local schools to encourage the study and knowledge of the U.S. Constitution.

She is survived by sisters Ricky (Teddy) Jagielski of McDonald and Mary Ann (Henry) Jagielski of Carnegie; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Neil and Kerry Cooper, of Hickory, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Cooper; sisters and brothers-in-law Delores (David) Kelly and Patty (Ed) Semerod; and in-laws Carol and Jack Lawrence.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there is no service scheduled at this time.

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This story was originally published January 22, 2021 at 1:16 PM with the headline "Shirley L. Cooper."