John A. Copeland

John A. Copeland, 63, of Dawson, Perry Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born December 16, 1959 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late William S. and Ruth Marlene Schroyer Copeland.  A lifelong resident of Dawson, Mr. Copeland was employed at Dicks Sporting Goods, Smithton, where he worked as a warehouseman.  He was also employed at Lowes and the K-Mart Restaurant.  John was a 1977 graduate of Frazier High School, member of Sons and Daughters of Italy, Perryopolis Sokols, Perryopolis Moose and Perryopolis VFW.  John and his wife were foster parents and loved camping at their summer home at Big Bear Campground.

He is survived by his wife Lisa Mass Copeland to whom he was married to for 34 years, five children John A. Copeland & wife Brianna of Lake Lynn, Jonathan W. Copeland, Siniyah Copeland, Nicholas Copeland, David Copeland all of home, three brothers William S. Copeland of Belle Vernon, Robert W. Copeland & Fiancée Cindy of Dawson, James Copeland of Uniontown, two sisters in law Pamela Bartock of Dickerson Run, Roxanne Painter of Mt. Pleasant, granddaughter Lillian Renee Copeland and numerous nieces and nephews.