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Robert M. Kope 1960-2024

Robert (Bob) M. Kope, 64 of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania passed away August 11th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Robert M. Kope
Robert M. Kope

He was born June 14th, 1960, in Anchorage, Alaska to Joseph Kope and Louise Cashion. 

Bob is a Veteran that served in the military for four years. He was also a volunteer firefighter, then went on to be a truck driver.

He was a devout Christian. Bob was a huge family man, he was always there for his wife and children, and would do anything for them. There wasn’t much he couldn’t fix, he was an exceptional handyman. He enjoyed coaching his children’s sports teams, camping, working on cars, and cooking his famous enjoyed by everyone Schnitzel.

Bob is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kelly Kope, his son Jerad Jaramillo, daughters Chelsea (Kope) Tsortos, Kaylee Kope, grandson Michael Tsortos, mother Edda Kope, siblings Kim Raines, Edda Stanford, Andi Williams (husband Jim), Jorg Kope, several cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Kope, and  mother Louise Cashion. 

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the memorial fund to help pay for the final expenses. 


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