George "Coop" D. Cooper, age 67 of Sorber Mountain, Noxen, lost his battle with lung cancer on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Mr. Cooper was born March 9, 1945 in West Nanticoke and was the son of the late George F. and Thelma Lore Cooper.

He lived in and attended schools in West Nanticoke during his youth.

George, a hardworking man who was very passionate about his work was employed by Trade Eastern, Inc. of Wilkes-Barre for many years

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, the former Linda Daily; eight loving daughters: Tina of Florida, Terry of Shickshinny, Tammy of Wilkes-Barre, Tracey of Harveys Lake, Trixy of Florida, Tara of Hunlock Creek, Tricia and Tabitha; stepson: Ken Daily of Dallas; several grandchildren; one great grandson; former wife: Carol Moss and his beloved dog: Tinkerbell.

Mr. Cooper's funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:00 pm from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek, with Rev. Kenneth Brown, pastor of the Maple Grove United Methodist Church officiating.

Friends may call from 6:00 - 8:00 PM prior to the service on Tuesday.

Coop's family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Geisinger Henry Cancer Center for their excellent and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Geisinger Henry Cancer Center, 1000 E Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.