Kelvin J. “Kelly” Cooper, 74, of Picture Rocks, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 28, 2026 at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born June 3, 1952 in Berwick, he was a son of the late Edward L. Cooper, Sr. and Rosaline (Tavares) Lakis. On April 5, 1975 he married the former Jill D. Bigger, and together they have celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Kelly was a 1971 graduate of Selinsgrove High School and honorably served in the US Air Force. He was self-employed and owner of Kelly Cooper, Inc. Tru-Leaf Camouflage and Kelly Kallers Game Calls.

Kelly enjoyed fly fishing, tying flies, and hunting. He took great pride in mentoring hunters and fly fisherman of all ages.  Kelly traveled the United States, winning over 100 turkey calling championships, including State, National, Masters and World competitions. He designed and patented the Tru-Leaf Camo pattern.

He cherished nothing more than spending time with his three sons and grandchildren. He was their biggest fan, cheering them on at sporting events or taking them hunting and fishing. Kelly loved his wife’s cooking, especially dessert.

In addition to his wife Jill, he is survived by three sons, Chad and Gena Cooper, of West Chester, Cory and Kristen Cooper, of Muncy, and Matthew Cooper and Tony Puccio, of Clearfield; and four grandchildren, Cruz and Hartley Cooper of West Chester, and Gage and Chloe Cooper, of Muncy; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held from 4 to 6 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Hughesville Funeral Home, 5069 Rte. 220 Highway, Hughesville.

In lieu of flowers, Kelly would have loved nothing more than for you to spend time mentoring youth by taking them hunting, fishing or playing baseball.

Those wishing to make a monetary contribution may donate to the Ronald McDonald House of Wilmington, DE at https://cas5-0-urlprotect.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fronaldmcdonaldhousede.org%2fways%2dto%2dgive%2d25%2f&umid=a7c600e2-879d-49e7-84e3-43ab89c9dfae&rct=1790789577&auth=ae8f718b2373759407477469d1a52fd5fe920257-3100ab7b6b75d8d2f1050651f63b585c2df249dd in honor of Cruz Cooper.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hughesville Funeral Home and Cremation Svc, Inc. To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit https://cas5-0-urlprotect.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=www.hughesvillefuneralhome.com&umid=a7c600e2-879d-49e7-84e3-43ab89c9dfae&rct=1790789577&auth=ae8f718b2373759407477469d1a52fd5fe920257-2f6ca179f5b2ae65ff8e70daaaac15d9fee19f76