Richard L. Cochran, 79, a resident of 148 Electra Lane, Cooperstown died peacefully at 6:10 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in UPMC-Hamot Medical Center in Erie; following a period of declining health.
He was born February 17, 1935 in Union City, a beloved son of the late: Hugh William Cochran and Marguerite Shreve Cochran.
He was a 1954 graduate of Union City High School.
He proudly served his country during peacetime as a member of the U.S. Army, where he earned rank of SP4; prior to his honorable discharge. He later re-enlisted with the United States National Guard; earning rank of Staff Sergeant E-6.
Mr. Cochran had worked as a Maintenance Supervisor of an apartment complex in Colorado for a number of years.
Mr. Cochran was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club’s Senior League. He also enjoyed travelling and playing poker with his buddies.
He was a life member of both the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department and Utica Volunteer Fire Department; and was a longtime member of the Franklin Moose Club and the Franklin B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #110.
He was married September 30, 1955 to the former Sally A. Carson; who preceded him in death on July 8, 2012.
He is survived by a daughter: Brenda Aue and her husband Robert of Cooperstown and by one son: Richard L. Cochran, Jr. and his wife Susan of Brookline, NH; in addition to five grandchildren: Jamie Gyke and her husband Kevin, Eric Cochran and his wife Kristi, Hana Cochran, Mitchell Cochran and Megan Cochran.
Also surviving is his brother: William Cochran and his wife Jean of Canon City, CO; in addition to many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Cochran was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
In accordance of his wishes, there will be no public visitation.
Private family interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed to either: The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 29 Wood Street, Franklin, PA 16323 or to The Utica Volunteer Fire Department, Utica, PA 16362.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk Street, Franklin.
Please visit www.hartlefuneralhome.com for further information and to leave a note of condolence.
