While driving his car, he had a heart attack. Father Cooper was rector of St. Andrew Church, Cleveland, for 28 years and retired in 1998. He and his wife Pat lived in Miami Lakes, Florida. Many Episcopalians remember Father Cooper from the Absalom Jones celebrations and from Diocese of Ohio Conventions. Austin was one of the founders of the Union of Black Episcopalians.
More space is needed.
If anyone knows of a building for sale please let us know. Most food comes from the Lima Food Bank and the USDA, for which we pay a fee. Because of donations from so many of you, we have kept our costs within budget. The food bank doesn't have soup or much canned fruit. Right now, there is a need for egg cartons.