Cooper

Donna Jean Cooper, 94, of Slippery Rock, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Born March 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late H. Eugene and Lois (Studebaker) Hunt.

She was a graduate of Slippery Rock Area High School, soon after she married James L. Cooper and started a family. She continued her education, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in 1961 and then earned her master’s degree at Slippery Rock University.

She began her teaching career in Slippery Rock in 1965, and then moved to the middle school as a beloved science teacher. After retirement, she started substitute teaching in Butler Area School District, ending in 2017 with a combined total of 52 years of teaching.

She was a longtime member of Center United Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed golfing, singing/yodeling, traveling, ballroom/square dancing and ceramics. She also owned the Eagle's Nest in Slippery Rock.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Karen (Sam) Douthett, Sharon (Gary) Braden and Christine (Bill) Klink; her sister, Patricia (Chuck) Dean; grandchildren, Troy (Li Lijan) Douthett, Mindi (Vince) D'Antoni, Corey (Stacey) Braden, Wade (Stephanie) Braden and Tamila (Nick) Normand; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her brother, Melvin Hunt; and her sister, Naomi Wolff.

A special thank you goes to all the caregivers at Magnolia Place in Saxonburg and Monarch Hospice for caring for and loving her.

COOPER — A memorial service for Donna Jean Cooper, who died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Center United Presbyterian Church, 211 Center St., Slippery Rock.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Donna’s honor to Slippery Rock High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 674, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.

Arrangements have been entrusted to BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER OF CONNOQUENESSING TOWNSHIP, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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