Carl D. Cooper, 70, of 1309 Cheves Place, Lancaster died peacefully at the Essa Flory Hospice Center on May 21, 2008. B orn in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Nancy Stewart Cooper. He was the loving husband of Louise Imm-Cooper. They would have celebrated their 36 ^th wedding anniversary on May 28 ^th .

Carl graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1957. He attended Steven's Trade School and was employed by RCA/Burle Industries for 38 years. Carl served in the United States Air force. He was an avid jogger and enjoyed working outdoors. He was a lifelong member of St Mary's Catholic Church.

In addition to his beloved wife, Louise, he is survived by his two sons; Carl husband of Diane Cooper of Elizabethtown and Jeffrey S. Cooper of Lancaster and his cherished grandchildren, Marcus and Monica Cooper. Two brothers, Lawrence Cooper of Huntsville, Alabama and Kenneth Cooper of Lancaster , Uncle Harvey Stewart and several nieces and nephews also survive him. Three brothers, Stanley, Herbert, and Melvin Cooper, preceded him in death.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass on Saturday June 14, 2008 at 11:00AM at St Mary's Catholic Church, Vine and S. Prince Streets, Lancaster. His wife and sons will greet family and friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604. Arrangements are made by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home.