Roger C. McCoy, age 72, of Edinboro, passed away October 6, 2012 at UPMC Hamot. Born in East Liverpool, OH on November 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Glenn and Annabelle McCoy.
Roger served with the U.S. Army, and he had worked at Troyer’s for 18 years before retiring in 2002. He previously was employed at General Electric for 11 years.
Roger was a member of McLane Church in Edinboro and he served his Lord there. He enjoyed family and friends, and especially liked playing games and taking family on tractor rides. He loved helping his grandchildren learn to fish and seeing them catch some big ones, and he enjoyed hunting and making maple syrup.
Preceding him in death were three sisters– Grace, Kathy, and Betty; and four brothers– Paul, Robert, Ray, and Gene.
Surviving family members include his wife of 51 years, Dotty Colvin McCoy; two daughters– Sherry Haight and Renee Becker; a son– Tim McCoy; six grandchildren–Duane, Irene, Matt, Amanda, Corey, and Kimmy; and three great-grandchildren– Tyler, Page, and Hunter.
Roger is further survived by six sisters– Donna Heebner, Margaret Cross (Jim), Glenda Bock, Janet Smiley (Ben), Sue Conley, and Michelle Bullock; five brothers– Gary McCoy (Nancy), Richard McCoy (Alice), John McCoy (Nelda), Joe McCoy (Di), and Harry McCoy; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and may attend funeral services there on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Shelow officiating. Burial will be in Edinboro Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412.
I am so sorry for your loss Aunt Dotty , he was such a great man with a big heart. he will be missed. growning up i always loved comming to your house and fishin in your pond i will never forget his laugh and his smile. i am sending you a big hug love you aunt dotty
We were sad to hear of Roger’s passing on to Glory…good for him but sad for us. We’ll always remember Roger and his brothers for their help and support when we set our house and built the garage. Bryn was 4 at that time and could never remember “Roger”. She called him “Leroy” instead…he never seemed to mind.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, Jack and Cheryl
Dear Aunt Dotty and the rest of the McCoy family,
We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Uncle Roger’s passing. Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers for the past several weeks. We will always remember Uncle Roger for his smiling face and love of fishing. I even think he helped me reel in a few at your pond.
We celebrate the life of a wonderful man, yet we grieve for your loss. Please know you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
With our love,
Shannon and Kandi (McCoy) Spangler
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family as we grieve the loss of Uncle Roger. We remember his generosity opening up the fields of their home to host a huge family reunion – his smiling face, and the love he had for those around him. He will be missed and remembered fondly.
Love and prayers,
Kim & Scott
Dear family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss your loved one very much. I have found much comfort from scriptures like the one in Revelation 21:3,4 which speaks of a time when death will be no more. I always wondered why god allows suffering and death. I found the answer in the bible and would love to share it with you when you are feeling up to it! It promises a time when we will see our loved ones again and be reunited with them in good health and peaceful conditions….. The way God originally wanted this earth to be in the beginning….. I keep you in my prayers……Much love…… Shellye
All I can think of are words to a song…I know that the heart will go on..
All my love to Dotty and family..you’re my family too.