http://www.cooganresearchgroup.com/crg/index.htm 06 November 2021 COOGAN Death Notices extracted from the "Deaths Reported", "Deaths", "Died" and "Obituaries" pages of the "Allentown Morning Call" [PA] [Date listed is publication date]: ***Note - not a complete listing*** 26 OCT 1990 CAROLINE COOGAN - Caroline Coogan, 77, of 936 Marion St., Bethlehem, died Wednesday in Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was a practical nurse in Miami, Fla., for 30 years before retiring in 1975. Born in Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Vargo) Vargo [or Wargo ?]. She was a member of St. John Capistrano Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Brother, John of Bethlehem, and sisters, Margaret Kougle, with whom she resided, and Elizabeth Kirkes of Bethlehem. 12 OCT 2013 MARGARET MARY COOGAN - Margaret Mary Coogan. It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Mary Peg Coogan announces her passing at Country Meadows Hospice Care on September 25, 2013, just shy of her 90th birthday, October 7. Peg was born in Staten Island, NY. She is predeceased by her Irish immigrant parents, Agnes and Timothy and her brother, John, who died at nine months of age. Pegs fondness of Ireland was always present in her spirit, pride and love of her Irish heritage. Peg was a member of St. Sylvesters Parish in Concord, Staten Island, where she was baptized and confirmed. Peg graduated from the Packard School of Business in the midst of WWII. Wanting to do her part, Peg took a job at the Department of War in Brooklyn. She was given a war service appointment as a civilian officer. Peg was the only secretary who could take and transcribe shorthand. She frequently handled secret war information. Her fondest memory was the calls from General Eisenhower in Europe, whom she described as, ...salty and demanding but a true leader. He called her Maggie.After the war, Peg began her long career with Bethlehem Steel Corp in New York. She worked her way up to Executive Secretary to the Treasurer, Harold Sweeney. She left her beloved home in Staten Island to join the corporate headquarters in Bethlehem. In 1976, Peg ended her career when Bethlehem Steel ended theirs. Peg remained in Bethlehem, where she formed lasting friendships and a strong connection to Ss Simon & Jude Parish, of which she was a benefactor. Peg received several honors, including the Bishops award as a member of The Legacy Society. She also received a ten year recognition as a volunteer at Muhlenberg Hospital now called Lehigh Valley. As a volunteer at Country Meadows, Peg decided that this would be the place she would like to spend her final days. Peg enjoyed reading, playing cards and the piano and singing Irish tunes. She knew all four stanzas of Danny Boy and sang the song with an Irish brogue. She loved to travel. Her favorite destination was, of course, Ireland, with Las Vegas as a close second. Peg drove her 1989 car, Old Betsy into her eighties and, we hear its still on the road. Peg will be missed by all her cousins on both sides of the pond. Services: A wake will be held at The Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Ss Simon & Jude Catholic church, 730 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Peg will be laid to rest with her cousin and best friend, Mary Egan in St. Peters Cemetery in Staten Island after the funeral mass at Ss Simon & Jude. Online condolences www.connellfuneral.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please say an Ava, put on some Irish music and raise your glass to celebrate Pegs wonderful life. [photo] 22 JAN 2019 THOMAS J. COOGAN (1931 - 2019) - Thomas J. Coogan, 87 of Allentown, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, January 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Shenandoah, PA on February 25, 1931 to Richard L and Mary (Smith) Coogan, he was the youngest and last of eight children: Richard, Jack, Mary, Betty, Annette, Isabel and Kathleen. Tom always put others first and spent his life caring for the safety and well-being of his family. He worked hard to create the best possible opportunities for them. His professional life included a decade at the Pennsylvania Railroad, followed by thirty plus years as supervisor for data processing at Mack Trucks in Allentown. He served in the same capacity briefly at Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA. Tom was a lifelong athlete, particularly excelling in baseball as a young man when he was signed by the Cleveland Indians. In his sixties he participated in the Senior Olympics where he won nearly a dozen medals that he proudly displays in a case in his home. And he was known to still play a little tennis in his seventies and basketball even into his eighties. Tom enjoyed the simple things in life: Watching Philly sports on TV as well as going to games, playing sports with his children and grandchildren. He loved going to the shore, playing cards and just hanging out with his family.SURVIVORS: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years,Genevieve; his sons Tom, Bob, John (Carol), Rich (Amy) and his daughter Carol Jean (John); his grandchildren Sarah, Joshua (Cait), Jonathan (Nicole), Matthew, Lauren and Mary Kate; his great grandchildren Paxton, Griffin and Malia. He will be missed by his brother-in-law Charles Felthaus and wife Barbara, his sister-in-law Betty Felthaus, his very special sister-in-law Jean Coogan, close family friend June Dirany, and by his many nieces and nephews.SERVICE: To honor Tom's wishes, he will be interred at Annunciation Cemetery in his hometown of Shenandoah at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are by the Sell-Herron Funeral Home in Allentown.CONTRIBUTIONS: In his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Parkinson's Association. [photo] 16 NOV 2020 GENEVIEVE A. COOGAN - Genevieve A. Coogan passed away November 11, 2020 at the age of 87. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for girls in 1950. She was the fifth of six children born to John and Genevieve Felthaus: Marie, Ann, Bette, John and her only surviving brother Charles. She is survived by four sons: Tom, Bob, John (Carol), Rich (Amy), and her daughter Caroline (John). Also, six grand- children: Sarah, Joshua (Cait), Jonathan (Nicole), Matthew, Lauren and Mary Kate. Great grandchildren: Paxton, Griffin, Malia and Baby Boy on the way. Sisters-in-law: Barbara Felthaus, Elizabeth Felthaus and Jean Coogan. Special niece Joni Gentile and many other nieces and nephews. Genevieve or "Jeanne" led a very active life, returning to the workforce in her 30's and was always up for games, movies and road trips with her family and the many friends she made along the way. She was slowed by Alzheimer's in her last few years, but was still included in many family activities. She loved to laugh and perhaps her most special gift was her ability to connect with young people. Whether through work or church or just the kids in the neighborhood, she was able to listen to and relate to them on their own level and she had a positive impact on so many young lives. She was so joyously young-at-heart and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Service: Private, funeral arrangements are by the Sell- Herron Funeral Home in Allentown. www.Herronfuneralhomes.com [photo] Contributions: Lehigh Valley Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. ____________________________________________________________________ *** (1990-1990) http://articles.mcall.com/keyword/vargo