The History of Copeland's Coraopolis

The R.D. Copeland LTD, 867 Fifth Ave., was purchased Holy Thursday of 1954. The present funeral facility has served families of Coraopolis and nearby communities for 75 years, first under the name of J.M. Armour (1929), Russell Troxell FH (1945) and R.D. Copeland Funeral Home (1954). Dick Copeland came to Troxell FH in 1948 serving as a licensed mortician and became owner in 1954. Mr. Copeland also owned an ambulance business and was instrumental in helping start Valley Ambulance Authority.

The Funeral Homes are members of the Selected Independent Funeral Home and Order of the Golden Rule – two organizations that admit members by invitation only. Also members of NFDA, PFDA, ACFDA and Airport Area Chamber of Commerce.

Seventy-five years of continuous operation at this same location has encompassed changes and growth and progress enjoyed by Coraopolis and surrounding areas. We pledge to continue the high ideals of funeral service for which the name of Copeland Funeral Home has been synonymous since 1954.

The present location at 867 Fifth Avenue was first a private home owned by J.S. McCormick, a local contractor. A Chapel was added by Mac Armour and a layout room by Russell Troxell. Both of these rooms were enlarged by Mr. Copeland. In addition, a lounge, selection room, arrangement office and stock room were added to the main building. Four private rooms serve the families where friends may call. Expansion of our parking area and updating of the garden occurred in 2003 with the purchase of the DeMasso Service Station Property. Our garden area with benches and fountain surrounded by nature provide for quiet reflection.