http://www.cooganresearchgroup.com/crg/index.htm 27 July 2021 COOGAN Death Notices extracted from the "Deaths Reported", "Deaths", "Obituaries" and "Died" pages of the "Hornell Evening Tribune" [NY] [Date listed is publication date]: ***Note - not a complete listing*** [17 JUN 2000 ?] HORNELL - Pearl Beatrice Coogan, beloved wife of Ralph Coogan and mother of Ralph "Jim" Coogan, Frederick Coogan and Teresa Jaycox, died Thursday evening (June 15, 2000) at her home. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main Street, Hornell. Funeral service arrangements are incomplete. 31 DEC 2002 HORNELL - Grace Coogan Dailey, 80, of 82 Bennett St., Hornell, died unexpectedly Saturday morning (Dec. 28, 2002) at her home. A native and life resident of Hornell, she was born Dec. 12, 1922, and was the daughter of Ralph and Eleanor (Kurtzworth) Coogan. She was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1941). In her younger years she had been employed as a sales clerk at the former MacBride's Clothing Store and had also worked for the New York Telephone. Grace served as a volunteer in several capacities, including Den Mother for Hornell Area Cub Scouts, Leader of Hornell Camp Fire Girls, and Home Room Mother. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed attending all of their activities, especially the many sporting events. She was a communicant of St. Ann's Church and enjoyed knitting, sewing and was an avid card player. Grace was married on Sept. 20, 1945 to William Dailey, who died Oct. 14, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Dailey; three brothers, Robert Coogan, Jack Coogan and Kenneth Coogan. Surviving are two daughters, Sally (Joe) Feeley of North Hornell and Barbara (Mike) Kramer of Hornell; four sons, Bill (Wendy) Dailey of Andover, Jack (Elaine) Dailey of Arvada, Colo., Mike (Shelly) Dailey of Parker, Colo., and Richard (Laurie) Dailey of Bellville, Pa.; one brother, Ralph Coogan of Hornell; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family of Grace Coogan Dailey will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-6 p.m. only at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. Ann's Church, with burial in St. Ann's Cemetery. Grace's family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Alumni Association, Box 135, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home. 19 MAY 2004 HORNELL - Margaret A. Coogan, formerly of 298 Canisteo St., died early Saturday afternoon (May 16, 2004) at McAuley Manor, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, W. Harold and Anna J. Gams; and by her husbands, George A. Lanoue and Kenneth C. Coogan, who served as the Chief of Police in Hornell during the 1970s. A graduate of Hornell High School and the Hornell Business School, Margaret was a member of the AZB Sorority and was an active business woman during her working life. She was the proprietor and owner of Lanoue's Liquor Store on Canisteo Street in the 1940s and later was an associate at Clark's Liquor Store in the 1950s and 1960s. She retired to become busy as a wife of the Chief of Police. She leaves her daughter, Margaret Ann Lanoue, son-in-law, Frederick J. Hickford, and her granddaughter, Jessica Lanoue Hickford of Houston, Texas. She also leaves relatives from the Gams family in Hornell, and the Murray family in Scranton, Pa. Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St. Hornell. Friends are invited to meet her family at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, followed by committal prayers. Interment will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell. Those wishing may contribute in Margaret's memory to either the Maple City Police Club, PO Box 86, Hornell; or to the Hornell Fire Department Ambulance Service, 110 Broadway, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions may also be made at the funeral home. 30 APR 2004 ALMOND/HAWAII - Helene Coogan Phelan, 93, formerly of Almond, died Sunday (March 21, 2004) in Kailua, Hawaii, where she resided with her daughter since December 2003. Born March 6, 1911, in Bryn Maur, Pa., she was the daughter of William Henry and Alice Louise Prince Coogan. She was married to Linn L. Phelan on March 28, 1942, in Upper Merion, Pa., who died in 1992. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Anne Catlin, Alice Coogan and Isabel Hardie; and one brother, Richard Coogan. Helene was a 1929 graduate of Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa., continuing her education at Temple University in Philadelphia and receiving her BA degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She went on to achieve a graduate degree in social work at Bryn Maur College, finishing her education courses at Alfred University. From 1935-1940, she was a social worker at the YWCA in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the next two years was business and industrial secretary at the YWCA in Rochester, overseeing industrial workers and clubs. She relocated to Almond with Linnwood Pottery in 1946. In 1955 she became a teacher's aide at Alfred-Almond Central School. From 1956 until she retired in 1976, Helene taught English, Social Studies, ran the drama department, and became head of the English department. Many former students kept in touch for years, expressing her profound influence on their development. She was very interest in history, owning an extensive collection of books, and was the author of seven published books on local history from the Colonial Period, the Underground Railroad, through to the 20th Century. She was involved in genealogy, with direct line descendants of the Plymouth Colony. Along with her husband, she was a founding member of the Almond Historical Society and was actively involved for years; establishing and working in the archives, helping produce monographs, leading tours, and giving historical speeches. Helene was a past member of the 20th Century Club of Almond and was honored by the Almond Lions Club as Senior Citizen of the Year for her contributions to the community and for serving on the Town Board for many years. Her other interest included antiques, puppets, dolls, needlepoint, sewing, gardening and many other craft activities. Survivors include a daughter, Betsy (Stephen) Meyers of Kailua, Hawaii; two sons, Andrew Phelan of Norman, Okla., and Sean (Maureen Kelley) Phelan of Almond; five grandchildren, Matthew and Shepherd Myers, Megan and Lucas Phelan, Alison Johnson; many nieces and nephews. At the request of Helene, there will be no prior calling hours or memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Almond Historical Society, 7 Main St., Almond, N.Y. 14804; the Almond 20th Century Club Library, Main Street, Almond, N.Y. 14804; or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Home, Inc., Hornell. 27 JUN 2011 HORNELL - Ralph William Coogan, 93, passed away Thursday evening (June 23, 2011). Born in Hornell on Aug. 21, 1917, he was a son of the late Ralph James Coogan and Eleanor Kurtsworth. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his loving wife, Pearl Beatrice Clark Coogan; his three brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Jack; his sister, Grace Dailey; and his granddaughter, Ashley Greenfield. He was the father to Ralph James (Judy) Coogan and their children, Andrea and Jamie, Frederick William Coogan and Teresa Jaycox and her children, Tammy, Toni and Justin. A proud veteran, Ralph served during World War II with the 8th Army Air Corps from 1942 to his honorable discharge in 1946. He was employed with the former Erie- Lackawanna Railroad as a yardman, with Conrail as a fireman and engineer and retired from the Delaware and Hudson Railway System as an engineer. Ralph was a lifetime member of several area clubs and volunteered for the Hornell Area Humane Society, where he was also a former member of the Board of Directors. His early interests included soccer, football, track, dance band drumming, raising beagle show dogs, chickens and his horse “Flossi.” Later interests were flying, bowling with friends on the Dagon team, golfing and trolling around Conesus Lake in his boat. Ralph enjoyed rabbit- hunting season with his infamous beagles, bird season with his German Shorthair Pointer named “Sport” and experiencing deer season with his son and friends. He was a Mister Fix-It type of guy with and Archie Bunker-type personality. Ralph humored his family and went to meet his maker never knowing the answers to many questions like, “What happened to the cannons in the park?”, “Why did they have to get rid of the stables and build the high school?” and “Where did all the passenger trains go?” as well as statements like, “Doesn’t this town know how beautiful the Sherwood Hotel was?”, etc. Ralph was a long-term resident of McAuley Manor. The transitions started off difficult for all, but as the staff got to know him, the relationships grew. Thank you for making him smile. His life ended there, surrounded by these caring people and his great roommate, James Rechichi, who showed respect to our Dad in many kind ways. May all that knew him as Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Ralph, Two Gun Googun, Big Shorty or Junior, remember how much he loved you. There will be no calling hours. A private graveside service, with military honors, will be held at the Arkport Heritage Hill Cemetery at the convenience of his family, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ralph, please display a special deed to a military service man or woman, and let them know how special they are. Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. an honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 285 Main St., Hornell. Online condolences or remembrances of Ralph are welcomed at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com. [photo] 03 APR 2012 - [PAGE 2A] FORKS TWP., Pa. - Sharon Lee Coogan, 70, of Forks Twp., Pa., formerly of Whitehouse Station, N.J., passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012 in her home. Sharon was born on May 26, 1941 in Binghamton, a daughter of June Rhodes of Batavia, and the late Richard Dorf. Sharon and her husband, Robert L. Coogan, were married on April 28, 1962 in St. Mary's Church, Batavia, celebrating 49 years of marriage together. She was a consultant for Avon for 15 years and a secretary for Raritan Valley Community College, before retiring in 2002. Sharon was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. In addition to her husband and mother, Sharon is survived by her son Robert J. Coogan and his wife Cori of Central, S.C. and their children, Braxton and Avery; daughters Kimberly A. Pfauth and her husband, Joe, of Whitehouse, N.J., and their children Joey, Zach, and Cale; Kelly M. Coogan-Miller and her husband Rick of Easton and their children Ireland and Amber; Karen Lee Smith and her husband John of Bridgewater, N.J. and their children Trevor, Lexie, and Sadie; sisters Linda Engle of Elba, Debbie Mosier of Elba; brothers David Dorf of Marion, Rick Dorf of Elba, Jack Dorf of Batavia. Calling hours will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and also from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, Pa., (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sharon's name may be made to National MS Society New Jersey Metro Chapter, 246 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, N.J. 07755, allocated to Program Assistance for Prescriptions, or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 367 S. Route 100, Allentown, Pa. 18106. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com. 30 JAN 2013 HORNELL - Diane Lynn (Coogan) Terpstra, 58, of 44 East Washington St., Hornell, died Monday evening (Jan. 28, 2013) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in North Hornell on Sept. 28, 1954, she was the daughter of William and Joyce (Hallett) Coogan, who preceded her in death. Diane grew up in Hornell where she attended Hornell High School. She was known for her beautiful flowers she planted in her front yard, and her open door to all family and friends who sat around her kitchen table. One of the many important things in life for Diane were her children and grandchildren and enjoyment of watching her grandkids play sports. Diane was known for her loving, caring ways towards everyone. She will always be loved and never forgotten. She was married on May 26, 1972 to Richard “Rick” Terpstra, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Becky Oviedo of Athens, Ga. and Erin (Scott) Button of Hornell; two sons, Michael (Anissa) Terpstra of Columbia, S.C. and Joseph (Jenny) Terpstra of Roswell, Ga.; five brothers, Michael (Yonnie) Coogan of Tacoma, Wash., Patrick Coogan of Hornell, William Coogan of Hornell, David Coogan of Athens, Ga. and Daniel (Wanda) Coogan of Concord, N.C.; three sisters, Karen Giovaniello (Fred - deceased) of Hornell, Jana Clark (Bill - deceased) of Hornell and Kathleen (Olds) Harris of Hartwell, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, Kelsie Oviedo, Connor Oviedo, Ethan Button, Isabelle Button, Gabriel Button; Samuel Terpstra, Benjamin Terpstra, Noah Terpstra, Avery Terpstra, Charles Terpstra and Jonathan Terpstra; many nieces and nephews. The family of Diane L. Terpstra will receive friends on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, where funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6 p.m., with Pastor Doug Jones officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Reception following for family and friends at Hornell Moose Lodge. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com 24 AUG 2019 HORNELL - Frederick W. "Fred" Coogan, 63, of 6608 Beecher Road, Hornell, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning (Aug. 21, 2019) at his home. Born in Hornell on Sept. 28, 1955, he was the son of Ralph and Pearl (Clark) Coogan. Fred grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1973). A resident of the Hornell area for most of his life, he owned and operated Fred Coogan Demolition & Construction. He was an expert in explosives and was licensed to demolish buildings with the use of dynamite. During his career, Fred was responsible for demolishing the Hornell Universalist Church on Church Street along with demolishing many homes and buildings, clearing the way for the St. James Mercy Hospital Expansion Project in the early 1990s. He was also a talented carpenter who built and remodeled many homes in the area. There was nothing that he couldn't fix! Fred was raised Catholic and had been a member of St. Ann's Church. He loved the outdoors and truly enjoyed spending time with friends boating and skiing on Conesus Lake. He also had a deep love of animals and would often feed the wildlife surrounding his home, along with the neighbor's pets that would stop over for a snack. Surviving are his fiancé, Diane Edwards; his brother, Ralph James "Jim" (Judy) Coogan of Conesus Lake; his sister, Teresa Jaycox of Almond; his nieces and nephews, Andrea Carty, Jamie Scalise, Tammy Hurlburt, Toni Boglev and Justin Jaycox; Diane's children, Elaine Melkioty, Kristina Rischar, Megan Melkioty, Daniel Edwards and David Edwards; along with several cousins. A special "Thank You" to his cousins, Joseph, Brenda, Sherri, and Jacqueline who meant so much to him. At Fred's request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, N.Y. Fred's family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790 in honor of his mother, Pearl Coogan. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com [photo] 17 JUN 2021 SKANEATELES - Eileen M. (Coogan) Benesch, 90, of Skaneateles, NY formerly of Hornell, entered into rest on Tuesday (Sept. 22, 2020) at the Upstate University Hospital at Community General in Syracuse, NY. Calling hours are 4-6 p.m. Friday (June 25, 2021) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Relatives and friends are invited to join her family at St. Ann's Church, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in her memory at 10 a.m. Saturday (June 26, 2021). Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont. The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Eileen's family with the arrangements. Online condolences or remembrances of Eileen are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. or at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com. 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