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Nancy Ann (Kopp) Gardner
July 26, 2021

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Nancy Ann (Kopp) Gardner, 81, of Cherry Tree, PA died at her home on Monday, July 26, 2021.

The daughter of Harl and Goldie (Shaner) Kopp, she was born on February 1, 1940 in Spangler, PA.

Nancy was a graduate of Harmony High School.

She was the former proprietor of Gardners Farm Pumpkins located near Bowdertown, PA. Nancy’s autumn displays of pumpkins and fall décor were well known and a treasured autumn event for folks young and old to visit each year.

Nancy wed Harry William Gardner and their family grew to include three children.

A loving mother, she is survived by her children: Jim Gardner of Cherry Tree, PA; Gene Gardner and wife Debra of Cherry Tree, PA and Dannielle Sass and husband, John of Girard, PA.

An especially devoted grandmother, she is also survived by her four grandchildren: Garrett Gardner of Cherry Tree, PA; Stafford Sass of Girard, PA; Rider Sass of Daytona Beach, FL and Gentry Sass of Girard, PA.

One of thirteen children; she is survived by her sister, Becky (Dale) Campbell and brother, Jerry (Eileen) Kopp.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2012; her brothers: Robert; Ted; Lowell; Francis; Dennis and Wilfred “Bud” Kopp and sisters: Harriet Meyer; Eleanor McGrail; Patricia Patton and Norma Jean Rebovich.

Private family arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Family friend and local preacher, Darl Dishong will officiate. Interment will be at Gardner Cemetery, Cherry Tree, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be forwarded to help with the perpetual care of the Gardner Cemetery by making a memorial contribution in the name of Jim Gardner and forwarding to 1059 Bowdertown Rd., Cherry Tree, PA, 15724.

Please visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Nancy’s guestbook and share a condolence message,

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Rairigh Funeral Home
18944 Rte 286 Hwy East
Hillsdale, PA 15746
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