Brian Keith Koper
December 6, 1972 ~ October 1, 2025
Born in:
Weirton , WV
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Brian Keith Koper, 52, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio.
Born on December 6, 1972, Brian was one of five children of Robert and Judy Norman Koper. He was a graduate of Oak Glen High School, Class of 1991, and went on to earn his degree from Fairmont State University, where he laid the foundation for his career as an electrical engineer with Cleveland Cliffs Weirton.
A man of faith, Brian cherished life’s simple joys, finding peace in nature, camping, fishing, and boating on the Ohio River, and spending time at Weirton’s Marina, and was a fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams.
Brian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who placed his family above anything else.
In addition to his father, Brian was preceded in death by his beloved son, Cole Christopher Pryor.
He will be remembered with love by his wife, Connie Long Koper; daughter Chessie (Greg) Bazzo; grandchildren Connor Bazzo and Vinny Chiodi; brothers Rob (Tammy) Koper, Paul (Tammy) Koper, and Rich Koper; sister Kim (Randy) Lancaster; in-laws Charles and Linda Carpenter; brother-in-law Steve (Kim) Carpenter; sister-in-law Tina (Jamie) George; and many nieces and nephews.
He also leaves behind his two loyal dogs, Camo and Falcon.
Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Brian will be laid to rest at Crestview Cemetery in Barnesville, Ohio.
Share tributes with Brian’s family at www.grecohertnick.com
Connie and Chessie — so very sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
Rest easy my friend. The Engineering Department at MB was never the same after you left. You were a good guy and a great co-worker. You’ve now got the best seat in the house for ND games.
Connie, you have my deepest sympathy.
Rich and Margie, Wright our deepest sympathy, Rich, or thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless.
So sorry to hear this! Much love for the Koper family! Prayers for friends and family! Love y’all!
What the heck?
Always a smiling face and a positive vibe
Loved this kid
Pughtown will never be the same
My deepest condolences to the Koper family. Brian was one of my best friends growing up in New Manchester. Most of my favorite memories of that time has Brian in directly evolved. He will be sorely missed by all. Love and prayers to his family and friends.
Brian, you will be truly missed. You a great step-dad, husband, and person. You made the best out of the worst situations and taught me alot. Even though we have grown apart over the years I still think about you frequently. I’ve always had the best intentions and wanted to visit but never made it happen. Thats a another regret I will have to live with for the rest of my life. I hope You and Cole can grow some really big plants up there. No worries Connie is still stuck here with me. She won’t be able to cut them down or destroy them. You will be truly missed. Thanks for all that you did!