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Michael John Koper

  • September 25, 1916 - October 27, 2011
  • Weirton, West Virginia
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“Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I will pray for him and the loved ones he left behind Sincerely, Annetta (Ferrelli) Campbell. ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Annetta Campbell - Hartsville, SC

“So very sorry for your loss. Our condolences and prayers to all the family. ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Rich & Patty Wieloh - Weirton, WV

“So sorry for your loss. You are held in prayer. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Stanley T Tuchalski - Kissimmee, FL

“Dear Mike and Delores, Bill and I wanted to send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Your Dad lived a long life, but we know it is...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Karen and Bill Clark - WV

“Dear Koper Family, I was sorry to read of Mike's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Dr Carol Hudachek - Weirton, WV

“Sending our sympathies to your family. It's hard to lose a family member at any age, but Mr. Koper had a very long life. And for that, I know you...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Joanne and Ron Romshak - cadiz, OH

“Dear Patty, Barbara, Sonny and Diane, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Uncle Mike was a wonderful person. Love, Marsha &...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Marsha Casto - Providence Forge, VA

“Diane,Mike,Joe and Family. My condolences. We've lost another from the neighborhood. God Bless. Dominic ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Dominic Carpini - Follansbee, WV

“Sorry for your loss. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Nida Mullins - Belews Creek, NC

“Diane & Family: Sorry to hear of your dads passing. It's difficult no matter how old they are! I hope that your many memories will help you all...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Janice & Bob Sharpe - Weirton, WV

“mike and entire family, sorry to hear of your loss. even though he was old it is still hard to give him up my thoughts and prayers are with all...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL


Michael John Koper, Sr., 95, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born September 25, 1916 in Weirton, he was the son of the late John and Magdalena Banas Koper. He was also preceded in death by his wife Bernice Trojanoski Koper who died in 1990, brothers Andy, John, Carl and Joe Koper and sister Helen Tesnar. Mr.Koper retired from National Steel with 44 years of service where he worked as a mechanic. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, WSX 25-Year Club, Knights of Columbus 3734, Weirton Moose Lodge 688 and the Weirton FOP Lodge. He loved to go fishing and bowling with his family and friends. Mr. Koper is survived by his son Michael J. Koper and his wife Dolores of New Cumberland, WV; daughters Pat (Ed) Wells of Tampa, FL, Barbara (Tom) Hervey of Jacksonville, FL and Diane (Joe) Stankiewicz of Weirton; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where a prayer service will be held at 6PM. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Tuesday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church with Father Joseph Augustine officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, P. O. Box 2247, Weirton, WV 26062.