Wayne Cope's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland

Wayne Cope

July 25, 1944 - August 20, 2025 (81 years old)

Ellicott City, Maryland

Wayne Cope's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland

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Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home

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Wayne Cope

July 25, 1944 - August 20, 2025 (81 years old)

Ellicott City, Maryland

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Wayne Cope Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Wayne Cope (Ellicott City, Maryland), born in Watkins Glen, New York. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Veronica Gregoire-Cope; and his sister Barbara Dingy. He is survived by: his wife Cathy Maletz Cope; his children, Richie Cope (Wendy), John "Ryan" Gregoire-Cope (Kimberly), Alex Gregoire-Cope (Meredith), Lisa Burge (Wylie), Kristine Gregoire-Cope and Erin Allmon (Lucas); his stepchildren, Catherine Maletz Lawless (David) and Daniel Maletz; his siblings, Joyce Clark and Keith Cope; and his former wife Margaret Bunn. He is also survived by grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to Gilchrist Center Howard County (if mailed please include Wayne's name in the Memo line with 'Gilchrist Center of Howard County') or to the Arc of Howard County, in memory of Wayne. Please mail any donations to the above address with the memo 'Gilchrist Center of Howard County.'. If giving online, please specify that the donation should go to 'Gilchrist Center of Howard County.'Arc of Howard County 11735 Homewood Road, Ellicott City MD 21042 Tel: 1-410-730-0638 Web: http://www.archoward.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home



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Aug 26

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Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Aug 27

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Francis of Assisi
8300 Old Columbia Rd, Fulton, MD 20759

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Aug 27

Burial

Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens
200 E Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093

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