Donald Flenner Cope (1944 - 2014)

Born 21 Dec 1944 in Winchester, Virginia, United States

Husband of Janice Connie (Sackett) Cope — married 23 Mar 1968 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 26 May 2014 at age 69 in Elysburg, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Donald was the son of Caleb Winfred and Emily Louise (Flenner) Cope. He was born on 21 Dec 1944 in Winchester, Virginia.

Donald married Janice Connie Sackett on 23 Mar 1968 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Engagement Announcement

Bucks County Courier Times (Levittown, Pennsylvania) 26 Sep 1967

Miss Sackett Engaged To Donald Cope

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sackett Jr., 4 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, announce the engagement of thier daughter, Miss Janice C. Sackett, to Donald F. Cope, son of Mr. and Mrs. Caleb W. Cope Jr., 12 Parkside Circle, Plumbridge, Levittown.

Miss Sackett, an alumna of Woodrow Wilson High School, is employed as a statistical clerk at Procter & Gamble Distributing Co., West Trenton.

Mr. Cope, a graduate of Delhaas High School, is the owner of Cope Studio of Photography in Levittown.

No date had been selected for the weddding.

Marriage Announcement

Bucks County Courier Times (Levittown, Pennsylvania) 25 Mar 1968

Miss Janice C. Sackett Is Bride Of Donald F. Cope

Saturday Rites In Bristol

Calvary Baptist Church Bristol, was the setting on Saturday for the marriage of Miss Janice Connie Sackett, daught of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sackett Jr., 4 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, and Donald Flenner Cope.

The Rev Milton R. ? performed the 11 a.m. ceremony which was followed by a reception in the church Fellowship Hall.

Escorted by her father, the bride selected a floor-length gown of taffeta. Appliques of lace trimmed with pearls and sequins accented the fitted bodice which was fashioned with long, pointed sleeves. A lace and pearl headpiece held the bride's bouffant veil of silk illusion, and she carride a triangular cascade of white roses.

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Joan Simmers of Langhorne served as matron of honor. She wore an aqua chiffon gown and a matching rode petal headpiece. Mrs. Simmers carried a bouquet of yellow carnations surrounding a white rose.

Bridesmaids were Brenda Sackett of Levittown, the bride's sister, and Sylvia Mobley of Holland.

They chose maize chiffon gowns and headpieces identical to the honor attendant's and carried bouquets of aqua carnations.

Edward Hibbs of Levittown served as Mr. Cope's best man. Ushers were Roger Mobley of Holland and Herbert Kruzberg of Willow Grove.

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The mother of the bride received in a gold brocade dress with matching accessories. The grrom's mother was attired in pink dress with matching accessories.

After a one-week tour of the East Coast, the newlyweds will make their home at 907 Bath Road, Bristol.

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An alumna of Woodrow Wilson High School, Mrs. Cope is employed as a statistical clerk at Procter & Gamble Distributing Co., Trenton.

Her husband was a graduated from Delhaas High School and is employed by Moyer's Photo Shop, Trenton. He also is proprietor of Cope Studio of Photography, Levittown.

Donald died on 26 May 2014 in Elysburg, Northumberland, Pennsylvania.

His Obituary

The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania) 28 May 2014, Wed Page B5

Donald F. Cope, 69, Elysburg

ELYSBURG - Donald F. Cope, 69, of Elysburg, passed away into the arms of his Saviour on Monday, May 26, 2014, at his home.

He was born in Winchester, Va., on Dec. 21, 1944, the son of the late Caleb and Emily (Flenner) Cope. He married the former Jance S. Sackett on March 23, 1968, and his death ends a marriage of 46 years.

Donald formerly was employed as a photo lithographer for ETS in Princeton, N.J. Locally, he was the photographer for the Relay for Life.

He was a member and elder at First Presbyterian Church, Northunmberland.

His hobbies were model trains and photography.

Donald was a member of he Model Train Collectors Association and the Photography Society of America.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Matthew Colella, and their daughter, Madison Janice Colella.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. riday in First Presbyterian Church, Northunberland.

Arrangements are by the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, 395 State ST., Sunbury.

Sources

• The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania) 28 May 2014, Wed Page B5 [1]

• Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911