It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Matthew Jay Cooper of Orrville, Ohio, born in Chillicothe, Ohio, who passed away on June 9, 2022, at the age of 11, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Matthew Jay Cooper to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Terrence Robert Cooper; his grandfather Donald J. Schmidt; and his great-grandparents, Harold B, Ruth Cooper, Thomas, Shirley Keeler, John, Dorthea Schmidt and Carl Spriggs.

He is survived by: his mother Deborah Diane Schmidt Harris of Orrville, Ohio.; his siblings, Devin Cooper, Rob, Matt, Wyatt Harris and Mackenzie Cooper; his grandparents, Harold, Darla Cooper of Waverly, Ohio, Diane Schmidt of West Salem, Ohio, Steve and Nancy Hafliger of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his great-grandparent Vesta Spriggs of Waverly; his aunts and uncles, Jason, Jennifer Nathan of Waverly, Dr. Imre, Dr. Jennifer Orosz of West Salem, Don and Jaime Schmidt of Mustang, Oklahoma; and his cousins, Christopher, Andrew, Katherine Orsoz, Nathaniel and Jacob Schmidt.

He gave the gift of life thru organ donation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Botkin Hornback Funeral Home

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June 30, 2024

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“In loving memory of Matthew Jay Cooper, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

March 17, 2023

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“In loving memory of Matthew Jay Cooper, I loved you like my own little brother when i was down you would make me laugh and no matter what you where always there for me thank you Matthew i will no forget you my best friend thank you for being in my life and letting me call you my best friend , my brother From: Vanessa Crooks”

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104 S High St, Waverly, OH 45690

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