Glenn R. Cooper, 95, former Pennellville resident passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2021. Born to his late parents, Margaret (Woodard) and Carroll Cooper in Fulton, NY on May 3, 1926. Serving in central Europe in the U. S. Army during WW II from 1944-46. Glen worked as a top welder at Carrier Corp., 11 years; Bus Mechanic in N. Syracuse Central Schools for many years, part time school bus driver for Phoenix Central Schools, an automotive mechanic and stock car racer. Glenn also taught welding at B.O.C.E.S. He was a parishioner and usher at St. Stephen's Church, Phoenix, NY; a founding member of Pennellville Fire Dept.; a VFW member; avid snowmobiler, hunter, and fisherman. Predeceased by his loving wife of 71 years, Vivian N. (Lawler) Cooper in Oct. 2020; his sons Bob in 2007, Steve in 2011, and Bill in 2018; his brother Leland in the 1980's.

Surviving are his daughter Glenda L. Blanchard; his son Glenn "Butch" (Jill Denison) Cooper; grandchildren, Gerald Cooper, Heather Mautz, Jesse Blanchard, Lindsey Hodge, Nick (Jennifer) Whalen, Jami Hopman; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins.

Calling hours are on Sunday July 18, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix. Prayers will be offered by Deacon Jeff Dean at the funeral home, 8:45 a.m., Monday July 19, followed by a funeral mass at 9:30 a.m., in Saint Stephen's Church, 469 Main St., Phoenix, with the Rev. Joseph E. Scardella officiating. Burial with military Army honors and VFW Post 5540, will follow in Pennellville Cemetery, Co. Rt. 54, Pennellville, NY.