Helen Cooper Obituary

Age - 88

September 10, 2023

Morganville, NJ

Helen Cooper, 88, of Morganville, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Born in Syracuse, NY, Helen lived in the Ocean County area before settling in Morganville, NJ. She was an Activity Assistant for Bartley Healthcare in Jackson, NJ, as well as a parishioner of St. Joseph RC Church in Toms River, NJ. Helen was a strong and remarkable woman. She loved to travel, having spent 7 years living in Germany with her family. Helen was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who would do anything for her children and grandchildren. Nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren, baking, going to movies, telling jokes, and keeping their secrets. Helen held a deep faith in God, and prayed the Divine Mercy everyday on behalf of her family and all those she knew. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Cooper, her parents Frank and Jane (Kotowski) Suboski, and her siblings; Frank Suboski, Stanley Suboski, and Carol Russell. Helen will be forever held in the hearts of her loving family; son Kenneth Ryan and his significant other Linda Garofolo of Morganville, NJ, daughter Kelly Shumaker and her significant other Michael Tymczak of Browns Mills, NJ, daughter Kate McGee of West Virginia, and daughter-in-law Michele VanNote Ryan of Florida; six grandchildren; Stephanie Ryan, Alex Brouillette, Kenny Ryan, Patrick Kelly, Caitlin Burlett, and Sean Kelly, as well as two great grandchildren; Chloe Daly and Scarlett Kelly. The family will receive relatives and friends for a Memorial Gathering to celebrate Helen's life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 4 to 6pm at the Carmona Bolen Home for Funerals, 412 Main St. , Toms River, NJ. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 6pm at the funeral home. On Thursday 9/14 there will be a Funeral Mass at 11:30am at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 685 Hooper Ave. , Toms River, NJ In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Helen. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www. carmonabolenfh. com.

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