Biography

02/07/1906 - 10/30/1985

Frank Kopriver, Jr. (R45) Allegheny (Part) County 1953-1960

Early Life:

Frank Kopriver, Jr., born February 7, 1906, Duquesne, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; son of Frank and Anna Moritz Kopriver; florist; member of City Council, 1936, 1940, and 1954; Mayor of Duquesne, 1947-1960; elected Republican City Chairman, 1941-1960; delegate, Republican National Convention, 1948; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1953-1960, unsuccessful reelection, 1960; married, Genevieve Sara McDermitt Kopriver; died, October 30, 1985, Duquesne, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; interment, McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery, McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Professional titles; business ownership; board memberships; local government; club memberships:

Member, Freemasons; Moose; Eagles; Odd Fellows; Lions.

Pennsylvania Politics:

Member of City Council, 1936, 1940, and 1954; Mayor of Duquesne, 1947-1960; elected Republican City Chairman, 1941-1960.

Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1948.

Elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 45th district, 1953-1960, unsuccessful reelection, 1960.

Cited:

Cox, Harold. "Senate Members K". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.

Frank W Kopriver Jr. (1906-1985) - Find a Grave Memorial