Ellen A. Cooper

Ellen Ann Cooper (nee Bretz) age 73, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 23, 1953, in Cleveland Ohio, Ellen remained a lifelong resident of the community she cherished. Beloved wife for 48 years of Gary; loving mother of Michael (wife Paula) and Elizabeth "Beth" Adkins (husband Kevin); devoted grandmother of Maxwell, Elenore, Edward, Theresa, and Paul; cherished daughter of the late Richard and Helen (nee Hanahan) Bretz; dearest sister of Richard Bretz (wife Nancy), Martin Bretz (wife Pamela), Dennis Bretz (wife Christine), Timothy Bretz (wife Terri), Linda Blasko (husband David), Kathleen Speth (husband Mark), and Jeffrey Bretz (wife Jennifer); dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Ellen to St. Dominic School HERE.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 24, 2026 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 3450 Norwood Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio, 44122, at 10 AM. Burial following at All Saints Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Ellen at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) THURSDAY 2-7 PM.