Hopper, Carolyn H. “Carol”, 80 of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1943 in Portage. Carolyn was the daughter of Fred and Sophie (Moxim) Schaffranek. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: David Hopper, her brother: Fred “Junior” Schaffranek, sister: Florence Helsel and sister-in-law: Virginia Schaffranek.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters: Cheri wife of Joe Janosik of Monessen, PA and Lynn wife of Tom Sweeney of Cary, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ranae and Joey Janosik, Tommy Sweeney (fiance’ Karlee Williams), MacKenzie Sweeney (fiance’ Zac Butler), Michael Sweeney and great grandson Zachary Janosik, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. Carolyn was the sister of Victor Schaffranek and Debbie wife of Bill Cooper, all of Portage. She is also survived by her sister-in-law: Carol Schaffranek. Carolyn enjoyed camping with her extended family and friends at Woodland Campsite in Somerset, PA and watching her favorite Pittsburgh teams.
She was an active member of the Women of the Moose Lodge #131, Portage and a member of the Portage Italian La-Marmora Society. Family will receive a reception of friends on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 from 4 PM until time of 6 PM Memorial Service at the Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home Inc. in Portage, Pastor Mark Fischer, officiant. Committal will be private to the immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn’s name to the Moose Charities Inc., 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100 and/or the Cambria County Humane Society, 743 Galleria Drive Ext, Johnstown, PA 15904. On-line condolences may be made at www.decortfh.com
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