Dr. Donald I. Cope

Dr. Donald I. Cope, 91, of Butler passed away peacefully April 23 at his home in Spring Hill, Fla.

He was born on Jan. 28, 1927, in Berwick, Pa., and was the son of the late Orval S. Cope and Frances P. Cope.

Dr. Cope earned a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and earned his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

On June 10, 1950, he and Margaret “Peggy” Cope were married at the Hiland Presbyterian Church. They shared a loving marriage for over 60 years.

Dr. Cope was a general practitioner for seven years, including two in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He retired from Butler Memorial Hospital after 27 years as a radiologist.

Dr. Cope is survived by his daughter, Anne Cope of Spring Hill, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Karen Cope of Economy Borough; one grandson, Donald Cope of Bellevue; two granddaughters, Sara Cope of Wexford and Susan Cope of Economy Borough; three brothers, Roland Cope of New Cumberland, Pa., Sheldon Cope of Morrisville, Pa., and Richard Cope of Stillwater, Pa.; one sister, Charlotte Schaeffer of Berwick, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Cope; one son, James Cope; and one daughter, Nancy Cope.

COPE — A memorial service for Dr. Donald I. Cope, who died Monday, April 23, 2018, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church of America, 420 N. Main St., Butler.Following the service, there will be a luncheon celebrating his life in the fellowship hall.A private burial will be at the convenience of the family.Arrangements were handled by Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.