Father: Harry B. Copper
Mother: Dorothy F."Richeal" Copper
Dwight E. Copper, 59, of George Washington Road, Scott Township, passed away near his residence on Aug. 3, 2013.
Dwight was born in New Castle on July 19, 1954, to the late Harry B. and Dorothy F. "Richeal" Copper. He was a librarian at Westminster College's McGill Library. He attended Center Church and Rich Hill Presbyterian Church.
Dwight was very involved in the New Castle Public Library, doing genealogy with the Lawrence County Historical Society, and placing flags on veteran's graves. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Slippery Rock University.
Dwight is survived by his brother, Ronald J Copper; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard A. and Deborah Copper of New Castle; his sister, Elizabeth A. Copper of Houston; numerous cousins; three aunts; one niece; and two nephews.
A memorial service is being planned at a later date. Burial will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery.
Ref: New Castle News
August 14, 2013
Copper contributed to cemetery history
By Staff New Castle News
NEW CASTLE — Editor, The News:
The obituary for Dwight Copper that appeared in The News on Saturday did not mention that Dwight was the author of books related to local history.
Over many years, Dwight compiled inscriptions on gravestones in cemeteries in our city, the townships and boroughs. Dwight tramped through old and new cemeteries, including Greenwood and Parkside.
Most of the books record names and dates. Others, such as the one for Normal Glen cemetery, includes copies of obituaries.
Many of the books include cemetery maps. The book on Valley View, for example, shows the "Syrian Section." Genealogists who use the public library's history room will find several shelves full of these useful records.
The library's catalog lists 99 titles under Dwight's name.
Anita DeVivo
Mother: Dorothy F."Richeal" Copper
Dwight E. Copper, 59, of George Washington Road, Scott Township, passed away near his residence on Aug. 3, 2013.
Dwight was born in New Castle on July 19, 1954, to the late Harry B. and Dorothy F. "Richeal" Copper. He was a librarian at Westminster College's McGill Library. He attended Center Church and Rich Hill Presbyterian Church.
Dwight was very involved in the New Castle Public Library, doing genealogy with the Lawrence County Historical Society, and placing flags on veteran's graves. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Slippery Rock University.
Dwight is survived by his brother, Ronald J Copper; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard A. and Deborah Copper of New Castle; his sister, Elizabeth A. Copper of Houston; numerous cousins; three aunts; one niece; and two nephews.
A memorial service is being planned at a later date. Burial will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery.
Ref: New Castle News
August 14, 2013
Copper contributed to cemetery history
By Staff New Castle News
NEW CASTLE — Editor, The News:
The obituary for Dwight Copper that appeared in The News on Saturday did not mention that Dwight was the author of books related to local history.
Over many years, Dwight compiled inscriptions on gravestones in cemeteries in our city, the townships and boroughs. Dwight tramped through old and new cemeteries, including Greenwood and Parkside.
Most of the books record names and dates. Others, such as the one for Normal Glen cemetery, includes copies of obituaries.
Many of the books include cemetery maps. The book on Valley View, for example, shows the "Syrian Section." Genealogists who use the public library's history room will find several shelves full of these useful records.
The library's catalog lists 99 titles under Dwight's name.
Anita DeVivo
Father: Harry B. Copper
Mother: Dorothy F."Richeal" Copper
Dwight E. Copper, 59, of George Washington Road, Scott Township, passed away near his residence on Aug. 3, 2013.
Dwight was born in New Castle on July 19, 1954, to the late Harry B. and Dorothy F. "Richeal" Copper. He was a librarian at Westminster College's McGill Library. He attended Center Church and Rich Hill Presbyterian Church.
Dwight was very involved in the New Castle Public Library, doing genealogy with the Lawrence County Historical Society, and placing flags on veteran's graves. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Slippery Rock University.
Dwight is survived by his brother, Ronald J Copper; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard A. and Deborah Copper of New Castle; his sister, Elizabeth A. Copper of Houston; numerous cousins; three aunts; one niece; and two nephews.
A memorial service is being planned at a later date. Burial will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery.
Ref: New Castle News
August 14, 2013
Copper contributed to cemetery history
By Staff New Castle News
NEW CASTLE — Editor, The News:
The obituary for Dwight Copper that appeared in The News on Saturday did not mention that Dwight was the author of books related to local history.
Over many years, Dwight compiled inscriptions on gravestones in cemeteries in our city, the townships and boroughs. Dwight tramped through old and new cemeteries, including Greenwood and Parkside.
Most of the books record names and dates. Others, such as the one for Normal Glen cemetery, includes copies of obituaries.
Many of the books include cemetery maps. The book on Valley View, for example, shows the "Syrian Section." Genealogists who use the public library's history room will find several shelves full of these useful records.
The library's catalog lists 99 titles under Dwight's name.
Anita DeVivo
Mother: Dorothy F."Richeal" Copper
Dwight E. Copper, 59, of George Washington Road, Scott Township, passed away near his residence on Aug. 3, 2013.
Dwight was born in New Castle on July 19, 1954, to the late Harry B. and Dorothy F. "Richeal" Copper. He was a librarian at Westminster College's McGill Library. He attended Center Church and Rich Hill Presbyterian Church.
Dwight was very involved in the New Castle Public Library, doing genealogy with the Lawrence County Historical Society, and placing flags on veteran's graves. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Slippery Rock University.
Dwight is survived by his brother, Ronald J Copper; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard A. and Deborah Copper of New Castle; his sister, Elizabeth A. Copper of Houston; numerous cousins; three aunts; one niece; and two nephews.
A memorial service is being planned at a later date. Burial will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery.
Ref: New Castle News
August 14, 2013
Copper contributed to cemetery history
By Staff New Castle News
NEW CASTLE — Editor, The News:
The obituary for Dwight Copper that appeared in The News on Saturday did not mention that Dwight was the author of books related to local history.
Over many years, Dwight compiled inscriptions on gravestones in cemeteries in our city, the townships and boroughs. Dwight tramped through old and new cemeteries, including Greenwood and Parkside.
Most of the books record names and dates. Others, such as the one for Normal Glen cemetery, includes copies of obituaries.
Many of the books include cemetery maps. The book on Valley View, for example, shows the "Syrian Section." Genealogists who use the public library's history room will find several shelves full of these useful records.
The library's catalog lists 99 titles under Dwight's name.
Anita DeVivo
