Before moving to Indiana earlier this year, Mrs. Cochran had been a resident of Belle Vernon, PA, for 68 years. She was also lived in Dade City, FL, for ten years. Anna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Belle Vernon. A friend to everyone, Anna loved writing letters and cards to her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her husband, Robert L. Cochran. He passed on their 55th wedding anniversary on January 11, 2001. Additionally, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert I. Cochran; a sister, Helen M. Jones; a brother, Harry C. Joseph; son-in-law, David M. Nitschke; and a sister-in-law, Elsie Joseph.
Surviving are her loving daughter, Christy A. Nitschke of Winchester, TN; brother, Frank D. Joseph of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Jennie (Nick) Roth of Columbus, IN, David J. (Jennifer) Nitschke of Brentwood, TN, and Lisa (Dave) White of Lakeland, FL; and great-grandchildren, Anthony Cochran, Ingram Nitschke, Everly Nitschke, and Taylor Roth. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Services and inurnment will be at a later date at the family cemetery in Dawson, PA.
Memorials in Anna’s name should be directed to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201.
Please leave a fond memory of Anna or a condolence for the family at www.Hathaway-Myers.com.
Hathaway-Myers Chapel is serving the Cochran family.
