Obituary for Robert D. "Bob" Cogan
Robert D. “Bob” Cogan, 84, Bellwood, formerly of Latrobe, died Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022
at UPMC Altoona. He was born April 16, 1938 in Latrobe, son of the late Edgar and Marie (Graham) Cogan. He married Dolores D. “Dee” Hruby, and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2020.
Surviving are his daughter, Suzanne L. “Suzy” (Matt) Keagy of Mount Holly Springs; and two granddaughters, Courtney Keagy of Mount Holly Springs and Lindsey (Mark) Chimel of Pittsburgh.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey A. Cogan on December 27, 2017; and a brother, Kenneth.
Bob was a 1956 graduate of Latrobe Area High School. In June 2002, he retired as an enforcement officer with Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control-Enforcement, after 32 years of service. In 1994, Bob was the first recipient of the Liquor Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Upon his retirement, he was recognized by the Senate of Pennsylvania for his years of distinguished service and dedication, along with a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation, acknowledging his loyalty and commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and their communities. He also served with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard 28th Division 110th Infantry.
Amongst several other club memberships, he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Mid State Lodge #100 and Bald Eagle Lodge #051, Free & Accepted Masons Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275, Fraternal Order of Eagles Bellwood and American Legion, Bellwood.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bob enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family, and he cherished the memories made at the family camp in McKean County.
He also became an avid gardener, growing vegetables and flowers, of which he loved sharing his harvest with family and friends.
A private celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of his family. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
The family suggests that contributions in Bob’s memory be made to Troopers Helping Troopers 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg PA 17110 (TroopersHelpingTroopers.org).
at UPMC Altoona. He was born April 16, 1938 in Latrobe, son of the late Edgar and Marie (Graham) Cogan. He married Dolores D. “Dee” Hruby, and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2020.
Surviving are his daughter, Suzanne L. “Suzy” (Matt) Keagy of Mount Holly Springs; and two granddaughters, Courtney Keagy of Mount Holly Springs and Lindsey (Mark) Chimel of Pittsburgh.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey A. Cogan on December 27, 2017; and a brother, Kenneth.
Bob was a 1956 graduate of Latrobe Area High School. In June 2002, he retired as an enforcement officer with Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control-Enforcement, after 32 years of service. In 1994, Bob was the first recipient of the Liquor Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Upon his retirement, he was recognized by the Senate of Pennsylvania for his years of distinguished service and dedication, along with a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation, acknowledging his loyalty and commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and their communities. He also served with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard 28th Division 110th Infantry.
Amongst several other club memberships, he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Mid State Lodge #100 and Bald Eagle Lodge #051, Free & Accepted Masons Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275, Fraternal Order of Eagles Bellwood and American Legion, Bellwood.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bob enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family, and he cherished the memories made at the family camp in McKean County.
He also became an avid gardener, growing vegetables and flowers, of which he loved sharing his harvest with family and friends.
A private celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of his family. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
The family suggests that contributions in Bob’s memory be made to Troopers Helping Troopers 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg PA 17110 (TroopersHelpingTroopers.org).