Penn T. Cooper, Sr.

Penn T. Cooper, Sr., 67, of Kempton, PA, passed away at home on Saturday, August 8, 2026. He was the widower of the late Leesa V. (Kloc) Cooper, who passed away on February 15, 2025. Penn and Leesa were married for more than 42 years.

Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Dennis Cooper and Faye (Smith) Cooper. Penn was a 1978 graduate of Bryn Athyn Secondary School. He continued his education at Bryn Athyn College before earning his Master Electrician certification. Penn most recently worked as a self-employed lumber broker for SPEC Wood and Marketing Solutions, Inc., in Canada. He was a member of Kempton New Church and a volunteer firefighter with the Bryn Athyn Fire Company. He was also a longtime Scoutmaster and committee chairman for Boy Scouts of America Troop #104 in Kempton, where he dedicated many years to guiding and mentoring young people.

Penn is survived by his sons, P. Torrey (Kathrine) Cooper, Jr. of Kempton, and Brett Ryle Cooper of Kempton, PA; daughters, Elizabeth Violet Cooper of Kempton, and Emily Ann Cooper, fiancé of Ryan Virkutis of Pottsville; four grandchildren; brothers, Garth (Bronwyn) Cooper of Bryn Athyn, and Glen (fiancé, Elisa) Cooper of Elverson, PA; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Penn was predeceased by his infant daughter, Heather Fayann Cooper, Elizabeth’s twin sister; and siblings, Mark Cooper and Shelly Sills.

A resurrection service will be held at Kempton New Church, 583 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, in October. Please refer to the funeral home website for updates regarding the date and time. 

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