Patricia Copeland

Patricia “Patty” A. (Craw) Copeland, 83, of Dunkirk, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 10, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, with her devoted son, Todd, by her side. 

Patty was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Feb. 18, 1942, the daughter of the late Arlene A. (Weyrick) and Vaughn E. Craw. She was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and worked for Kerr Glass in Dunkirk, Indiana, for over 37 years before her retirement in 1997. She was a member of Local #96, Dunkirk American Legion Auxiliary Post #227, former member of Dunkirk Moose Lodge and former Senior Queen of Glass in Dunkirk, Indiana.

Patty was extremely social and well-known throughout the community. She loved her morning breakfasts with her friends at Milton's Family Restaurant and evenings at McDonald's, community events like the annual Glass Days Festival, the Concert in the Park, and anything Wizard of Oz. 

Patty has always worked hard for everything she had, provided for her boys and made sure to always check in on her mother. She enjoyed family trips to Branson, Missouri, the Indy 500, watching The Andy Griffith Show, game shows, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Cubs and Indiana University basketball. 

We will miss this outgoing, hardworking, caring, devoted daughter, mother and grandmother who loved Dunkirk, Indiana, to the core. Her town loved her just the same. 

Patty is survived by one son, Todd Copeland (Ashley Surpas); three grandsons, Jackson Pierson, Thomas and Josh Reagan; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Chris Pierson and Stephen Pierson; and two brothers, Terry Dull and Lawrence "Sparky" Dull. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Randy Davis officiating. Burial will be held privately in Dunkirk IOOF Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dunkirk American Legion Post #227. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries.