Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Jeff” Scott Jeffrey COTTRELL [57517], [57518]
BirthOct 18, 1948, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania [57518]
DeathSep 28, 2021, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio [57518]
BurialGreenwood Cemetery (Wellington), Cemetery Road, Wellington, Lorain County, Ohio [57518]
FlagsUS Coast Guard
FatherRichard B. COTTRELL (1914-2004)
MotherEvelyn J. KATHERMAN (1916-2010)
Obituary Online notes for “Jeff” Scott Jeffrey COTTRELL
Son of Richard B Cottrell (d. 2004) and Evelyn (née Katherman) Cottrell*.

He grew up in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and graduated from Kiski Boys School.

Following high school, he briefly attended Miami University of Ohio before joining the U.S. Coast Guard. He served as a medical administrator for 26 years, and retired as a Warrant Officer in 1995. He was a member of the Calvary Chapel Association, serving as an assistant pastor and helping with church planting throughout the U.S. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and reading.

He leaves his wife of 26 years, Donna (née Perry) Cottrell; daughter, Rebecca (Dave) Burns of Walnut Creek, CA; grandchildren, Quinn and Sybil; and sister, Stephanie McAfee of Ocala, FL.

*b. Bradford, OH - d. 21 Jan 2010, Mount Joy, PA. Age 93. Daughter of
Benjamin and Orissa Orndorf Katherman. [57518]
Last Modified Jul 16, 2026Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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