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James A. Kopp, Jr., 71

June 13, 2018

James A. Kopp, Jr., 71, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James A. and Theresa (Meyers) Kopp.
After graduating from Manheim High School and Thaddeus Stevens Trade School, Jim received an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from HACC. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and honorably served his country during Vietnam. For many years, Jim worked as a Design Draftsman for General Electric. He was a lifetime member at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Lancaster, and enjoyed attending services there.
Jim is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Zenko of Arizona, Michelle Eichinger of Georgia, and Marcella Gammache of Lancaster. Also surviving is his sister, Carole Castline of Lancaster, and a brother Thomas Kopp of VA; and 5 grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service which will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 11:00 AM at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 700 Pleasure Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Jim’s final resting place will be at Riverview Burial Park, and will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorial contributions in Jim’s memory be made to American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org or the American Cancer Society at 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

July 12, 2018

Very sorry to hear about your brother, Carol and Tom. Mike & April Gammache

July 12, 2018

Carole….So sorry to read of the passing of your brother….Always too soon!!  
We will all meet again with our Lord as he promised  
God be with you always….Donna Wolf Markley Richards, St Matthew Luther League

July 11, 2018

I am saddened to learn of your loss of Jim and send my deepest sympathy. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Taylor Pelland, a high school classmate, Charleston, South Carolina

Services
Saturday, July 14, 2018
11:00 AM
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
700 Pleasure Road
Lancaster, PA
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