Charles J. Cooper 83 of Wadsworth passed away after a short illness. He was born on January 4 1924 in Morgantown W.VA. He retired from the B & O Railroad. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Helen. He is survived by his son David; daughters Ellen (Paul) Henderson and Diane Goble; granddaughter Mary (Robert) Ford; longtime friend Rosalie Strickland; step children Jackie (Debbie) Johnson and Jean (John) Gibbons Michael Adams and David Strickland; step grandchildren Jenise (John) Marsek John Gibbons Jack Allen Terry and Phyllis; and great step grandchildren Jonathan and Jenell. Funeral Services Saturday December 22 2007 at 11:30 AM at Hummel Funeral Home COPLEY 3475 Copley Rd. with Pastor Al Templeton officiating. Interment in Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1815 W. Market St. Ste. 301 Akron OH 44313-7067.