Joseph Edward Cope

Joseph Edward Cope, 77, of Manchester, MD, formerly of Beltsville, MD, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  Born on August 15, 1947, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Jesse Cope and Pauline Henrietta Kuhn Cope.  He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Marilynn Frances Cope.

Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.  He retired from working in secure communications for the Secretary of Treasury in 2002. He was a jack of all trades and a very hard worker.  Joseph built the family house many years ago, and was an all around build-it and fix-it type of man.

Surviving him in addition to his wife are children: Shellene Cope and husband William Dennis, and Bryan Cope, grandchildren: Wesley Cope, Brandon Murphy, and Cadin Cope, and brother: Dave Cope.

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, February 5, from 12-1 pm, at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD, where a memorial service will begin at 1 pm.

Interment is private.