[Ohio-Talk] A death in the family

[Ali Benmerzouga]

Hi Barbara,
Sorry to hear about the loss of a long time Lorraine county Chapter member and founder.
Our sincere condolences and deepest  sympathy to his family and the Lorain Chapter.
Thanks for letting us know Barbara.
Take care.
Ali





From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Barbara Pierce via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:53 AM
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Cc: Barbara Pierce <barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Ohio-Talk] A death in the family

I am sorry to report that Phil Copeland of the Lorain County chapter died Tuesday afternoon. It was actually a release for Phil. He was missing Lois, his wife of many years.

Phil and Lois were founding members of the Lorain County chapter. He served as president of the chapter for a bit. He chaired the Gavel Award Committee and the Resolutions Committee for sometime in the early eighties. Phil was a wise and dedicated counselor for many years. When we visited him in the Kendal Care Center, he made it clear that he was ready to go home. I know nothing about services. The Copelands had no children, and his nephew lived in California. If I learn more, I will pass it along.

Barbara
Barbara Pierce (she, her, hers)
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077


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