Cochran

Lois E. Cochran, 96, of Butler, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born May 24, 1929, in Clay Township, she was the daughter of the late Harvey O. and Emma L. (Garing) Elliott.

Lois attended the Stroyer School and spent the better part of her life as a proud mother and homemaker. She was a member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Butler. Lois was also involved with numerous card clubs and bowling leagues in which she actively participated in. She enjoyed camping, hiking, crocheting and cutting her grass. More than anything, Lois loved being with people, especially her family.

She is survived by her three children, Bruce J. (Kathryn) Cochran of Butler, Robert E. (Susan) Cochran of Butler and Cheryl J. (Dennis) King, of West Sunbury; six grandchildren, Shawn, Jared, Valerie, Kathy, Erin and Ashley; and 12 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John C. Cochran, whom she married June 5, 1948, and who passed away February. 1, 2004; three sisters, Olive Harnish, Freda Matthews and Allene Adkins; and her brother, Albert Elliott.

COCHRAN — Family and friends of Lois E. Cochran, who died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 3 p.m., with Pastor David Phillips, of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating.

She will be laid to rest privately next to her husband at Greenlawn Burial Estates.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial donations in her memory to St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001.

All who knew Lois are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.