August 6, 2019
Evelyn A. Copps, 88; of Oswego passed away peacefully at Bishop Commons, Oswego. She was born in Oswego, NY to the late Karl and Marion (Saladin) Knuth. Mrs. Copps remained a lifetime resident of Oswego. She was a longtime past communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Oswego. Mrs. Copps had been an active volunteer with the Human Concern Center for over 20 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her family as a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Copps was pre-deceased by her husband Kenneth C. Copps in 2002. She is survived by her 2 sons and daughters-in-laws: Carl and Anne Copps of Clifton Park, NY and Charles and Betsy Copps of Fulton; 4 grandchildren: Casey (Jeffrey) DiPaola, Heather (John Meglino) Copps, Kenny (Ashley) Copps, Auger Copps; 2 great grandchildren: Evan and Corey DiPaola and several nieces and nephews. The family extends their deep gratitude to the staff and residents of Bishop Commons for making her final years comfortable and happy. A Calling Hour will be conducted 11:00 to Noon Saturday at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4th St., Oswego followed with a prayer by her son Pastor Charles Copps. Burial and committal service will immediately follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego. Donations may be made in honor of Evelyn to the Human Concerns Center, 85 E. 4th St., Oswego, NY 13126.
Dear Carl and family, I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your mother, sending my deepest sympathies, may she rest in peace. Kate Briand
Dear Charles, Kenny and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother. I will keep you in my prayers and hope the good memories will replace the tears in time. Jane Elizabeth Brown, Le Moyne College
Dear Carl and Anne, So sorry to hear about Carl’s moms passing. While I did not personally know her I know she must have been an incredible person by the way she brought Carl up to be such an upright person. I will keep her memory in my prayers.
Carl,
So sorry for your loss. It’s hard to lose a loved one! You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your mom rest in peace!