Obituary
Shirley (Cadora) Cochran, of Camp Hill, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday February 7, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA. Twinkle eyed, with an early and abiding faith in God and the beauty of all Creation, Shirley was born July 16, 1933 in Wilmington Delaware, daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Erikson) Cadora. On February 22, 1952 at the Maryland Roller Skating Rink, she met the love of her life, her husband of 60 years, the late Robert W. Cochran. Loving mother of 5 sons and their families, Robert W. Cochran II, David & Denise Cochran, Timothy & Cheri Cochran, Christopher & Danielle Cochran and Shawn Cochran; 7 adored and adoring grandchildren, Logan, Nicole, Caroline, Ryan, Christian, Kate, Nicholas and many close friends. Shirley was very proud of her Swedish heritage. But like her beloved patriot husband, Shirley counted among her family's blessings the privilege of life in the USA, the greatest country the world has known. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and attended the Philadelphia Art School. She then worked for DuPont as a model in their publications and draftswoman for the executive committee of treasury. The Girls Scouts held a special place in her heart. Member of Women of Trinity, Visitation Ministry and Sunday School Teacher at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, PA. Friends may greet the family at 11:30am on Thursday February 18, 2016 prior to a 12:00 PM Service in honor of Mrs. Cochran at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut St. Camp Hill, PA 17011. Following the service the family will gather in Fellowship Hall of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church for light fare and time with friends and family. Mrs. Cochran will be interned with her husband Robert at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery prior to the church services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sperling Funeral Home, Wexford,PA www.sperlingfuneralhome.com
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Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2016
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