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Leesa V. (Kloc) Cooper, 63, of Kempton, PA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was the wife of Penn T. Cooper, Sr., having celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary in May 2024. Born in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late Michael C. and Nancy (Cook) Kloc.
Leesa was a 1979 graduate of Bryn Athyn High School. She was a member of Kempton New Church. Leesa volunteered at her church, often helping with various social events. She also spent many years as a leader for the Boy Scout Troop #104 in Kempton; and was a poll worker at the Lynnport voting district. Leesa’s greatest joy was raising her family. She valued being a mom and nana.
In addition to her husband, Penn, she is survived by her sons, P. Torrey (Kathrine) Cooper, Jr. of Kempton, and Brett Ryle Cooper of New Tripoli, PA; daughters, Elizabeth Violet Cooper of Kempton, and Emily Ann Cooper, fiancé of Ryan Virkutis of New Tripoli; four grandchildren; brothers, David M. (Karla) Kloc of Manchester Center, VT, and Douglas C. (Tracy) Kloc of Jamestown, TN. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Heather Fayann Cooper, who was Elizabeth’s twin sister.
A resurrection service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2 PM at Kempton New Church, 583 Hawk Mountain Road Kempton. Special music will begin at 1:20 PM. A reception will follow her service, and all are welcome to join.
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