Obituary of Owen Cook

Owen Lawrence Cook, age 101, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 3, 1918 in Jackson Township, Tioga County, a son of Minor and Belle (Sollenberger) Cook. Owen's wife, Shirley (Merrick) Cook, of 57 years died on December 16, 2004. He was a long-time dairy farmer in Rutland Township, and worked as an auto body repairman at Wells & Goodall in Mansfield and a school bus driver. Owen also mowed roads for the PA Highway Department and worked night shifts at Westinghouse Electronics in Horseheads, NY for a few years. His passion was being a private pilot flying from a field on Pumpkin Hill and going over Roseville. Owen loved being outside and sightseeing across the country with his wife in their RV. He was an avid Walmart shopper. Owen is survived by his daughters, Janet (Edward) Wright of Mechanicsburg, PA, and Jean Zimmerman of Mechanicsburg, PA; a son, Rodger (Dawn) Cook of Mount Joy, PA; six grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; two brothers, Melvin Cook, and Ford Cook; and a sister, Emily Mayer. In honoring Owen's wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church, 4118 State Rt. 549 Mansfield, PA 16933. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.