Charles Edmond Cotherman
September 25, 1932 ~ July 14, 2009
Charles Edmond Cotherman, 76, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born September 25, 1932 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Charles Edmond Cotherman and Herb and Romaine Cotherman Shreves. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Linda Arehart Cotherman.
With over 40 years of service, Ed retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a cost accountant in the Accounting Department. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Weirton, WSX 25-Year Club, Hancock County
4-H Foundation and the Pleasant Valley Country Club. Ed enjoyed traveling with his family and golfing when he was not tending to his well manicured lawn. He also served in the United States Army.
Ed is survived by his wife Patricia Wilson Cotherman of New Cumberland; son Charles Cotherman and his fianc Candace May of Ft. Collins, CO; daughters Lynette Midcap and her husband David of New Cumberland, Lori Porco and her fianc Michael Ruggieri of Follansbee, WV and Carrie Cotherman of Weirton; step-daughters Debra Sparks and her husband Roger of Weirton and Denise Chappell and her husband Art of New Cumberland; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Thursday from 6-8PM and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be held Saturday from 10AM until the 11AM funeral service at the Christ United Methodist Church. Pastor Chuck Jerman will officiate. Interment will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County 4-H Foundation, Post Office Box 457, New Cumberland, WV 26047.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
May his memory be eternal.
The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace.
Pat & family, You have are deepest Sympathy on the lost of your husband. If you need anything don’t hestate to call me. Love always’ John & Mary
Dear Lynette,David,Megan&Zack, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He is in Heaven with the Lord, and awaiting your joyous reunion. May God help with your grieving and may God Bless Your Family. Sincerely, Bob & Debbie
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ed was such a wonderful, kind, gentle and caring man. Ed and Pat made me feel so welcome in the church when I first joined. He has touched all members of our family and our church family and we will remember him so fondly. May God bless you and keep you in his loving care. Don, Darcee, Shaylee and Deedra Groves
Our sympathy to Ed’s family.We have only good memories of our journey through life as friends.
Pat, Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ed was truly a blessing to all who knew and loved him. We will surely miss him in the days ahead. But we will smile when we remember all the fun and good times we’ve shared. I would love to attend a flower making class and make a special rose for him. He taught us to live each day to the fullest and we’ll always have a special place in our hearts for him and you. We truly wish we could be with you during the next few days. Our prayers to you and the family. We love you, Linda and Rick
Dear Pat and family, We are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He truely was a “shining star” in this world. Ed touched many lives, with his sweet smile and warm personality. I am sure he was greeted lovingly at heavens gate. He will be missed. With love,
Dear Lori and Family, I really didn’t know your Dad well, but I remember him from years ago when I worked for Fed One, as being a very warm and special man. I had just seen him in the bank about 2 weeks ago and I asked him how you were doing……….he spoke so highly of you and how he knew you’d be well soon……..his passing is another reminder of how short and precious life is. I hope all of your good memories of your Dad will comfort you always. My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. Wishing you the best of health too, with friendship, Janice
Lynette and Dave, You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God bless and protect you in this difficult time. Gilda
Dear Lynette, Dave and family, So very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you. May all of the good memories of your father bring you some comfort during this time. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. With love and deep sympathy,
Pat and family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Ed was truly an awesome gift. I am happy to have known him. I know that God has already recieved him into his loving care. I also know that God will hold you in his loving embrace and comfort you as grieve his loss. Know that you are in my prayers at this time. In christian love, Jeanie
Dear Cotherman family, Pat, Debbie and Dee, You have our deepest sympathy. Let the happy memories keep you strong. Lori, you now have another special angel watching over you. God be with all of you at this time of deep loss. Love, prayers and blessings to all of your families.
Pat and family…I have so many memories of Edmond from my childhood through my adulthood. He was always a kind and giving man and was always full of life and ready to join in the fun. Our families have a couple little angels up there watching over us!! Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all very much! Bob and Terri
Dear Pat and family, I sang at your wedding and I can still remember the smile on both your faces as you took your vows. God gave you to each other. Both had suffered sorrow in your lives and God gave you 17 years of happiness. Trips, laughter, extended family, friends by the dozen. How precious are the memories of those years. May God Bless and comfort your family during this time. I can see Ed’s smile saying “It’s OK.” Love and prayers. Jackie
Lori, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs. My mom let me know what happen. Hang on to the good memories. Lots of love, Pam Saffel Thompson
Pat, Lynette, Carrie, Dee, Debbie & families, So sorry we could not be with you at this time. We never saw Ed without a smile and a kind word. We will miss seeing him. Much love to you all. John & Cathy
Lynette, Dave, and Family: So sorry for your loss. May your many memories comfort you in this time. Miss you all. Love, Carol
Missing you terribly. Will be 2gether in the next life with no “distractions”. Love you.
To the Cotherman gang: I always thought you had a nice family. Your mom and dad did well. Edmond was always a very nice guy. If any of you ever need anything, let us know. Like Charlie’s “Cross me over”, I have a childhood memory of Edmond. It’s called “Get away from the damn garbage bin and go home.” When I was younger, the Grange had a garbage bin. I was kicking it and smashing the sides. He said, “Get away from the damn garbage bin and go home.” I will miss him.
Dear Lynette Pat and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God Bless you and help you through this. Toni Palizzi Nardo
Dear Lynette, Lori, and family, my condolences to you on the loss of your dear father. Although I did not know him personally, I have heard many wonderful things about him. I hope you will find comfort in your special memories.
I can remember as a child being so afraid of Ed, when we used to have our 4-H meetings @ your home. As I grew older I have come to realize and find out what an outstanding man he was and the Love and Faith that he had in his heart. All the world was blessed to have Ed as long as we did. God Bless and Be with you all
Dear Cotherman Family, As a Weir High Band Alumni I remember the good times and the friendships that were developed over the years in the band. I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers and thoughts. Remember we are not just alumnus we are family.
Dear Lynette, Dave & Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May all of your cherised memories with him continue on in your hearts. All our sympathy, Vicki & Terry