Mary Alice Copp

Mary Alice Copp, age 96, of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at The Meadows in Gatesville. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Roseville United Methodist Church, 4118 Rt 549 Mansfield, Pennsylvania 16933 with Pastor Candace Chase officiating.

Mary was born on September 28, 1930, in Lawrence Township, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Harry and Hazel (Millious) Paris. She was married to the love of her life, Lester C. Copp. Throughout her career, she worked for the Pennsylvania Highway Department, Rutland Township and Mansfield University, where she served in the Revenue Office. She was a member of Roseville United Methodist Church. Following her retirement to Florida Mary enjoyed quilting, shuffleboard, gardening and participating in a variety of community activities.

Mary is survived by her sister, Myra McDonald of Syracuse, New York; three sons, Ronald (Sherry) Copp of North Carolina, Thomas (Vicky) Copp of Florida, and Francis (Dawn Balmert) Copp of Florida; four daughters, Judy Tuccio of New York, Janet (Gary) Vibbert of Pennsylvania, Barbara (Joseph) Considine of Texas, and Carol (Bob Klinger) Udell of New Jersey; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her beloved husband, Lester, Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Ruth, Eula, and Lena; and her brothers, Glen and Harry Jr.

In leu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America, 188 N Main St, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 

Buckheit Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933 is assisting the family with services in Pennsylvania. Additional service information may be found on their website at www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.