Lois K. Cunning, had incredibly kind heart
Lois K. Cunning of Milton passed away suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Lois was born in Darlington, Pa., to Ila and Harry Cunning, and was raised with her brother, Lennie. Lois was predeceased by her mother, Ila; father, Harry Cunning; and brother, Leonard Thomas. Lois was also predeceased by her longtime partner and love of her life, Ben Kupper. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sally Thomas; numerous cousins; and friends who became family.
Lois went to Wilma Boyd Career School to learn about the travel industry. After graduation, she was hired by Amtrak Dec. 10, 1973, and she moved to Bensalem, Pa, to begin her career. She held various jobs in various locations, including Bensalem, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pa., and Los Angeles, Calif., and returned to DC and retired from Wilmington. She started in administration, but after going to school in the evenings to obtain her bachelor’s degree, she was promoted rapidly in the operations department. Eventually, Lois obtained her MBA while working in California. She ended her career back on the East Coast in Wilmington, where she retired March 1, 2018, as the senior director of Metrics and Compliance. Anyone who worked with Lois can attest to her incredible work ethic and commitment.
Lois was truly a good person with an incredibly kind heart. She cared deeply for her family and friends, and did everything in her power to help those in need. She was an avid Steelers fan and loved to go to the casino with her friends. She enjoyed live music and dancing, and had more energy than a teenager.
After retirement, Lois was thrilled to be able to stay home with her kitties. She was the best cat mother anyone would meet. She took in strays, had them treated for their varying conditions, and kept them until she could rehome them. Lois busied herself when she retired by helping her friends with projects, traveling, and delivering Meals on Wheels. She went on several incredible trips with her travel friends, with whom she has been friends for 50 years. She also volunteered at Milton Theatre and was a volunteer election official. Just recently, she took a class in conversational Spanish so she could communicate with some of the people she delivered meals to. Lois’s kindness and thoughtfulness were evident every day through her volunteer work.
She cared deeply for the less fortunate and worked tirelessly to improve this world. She was an inspiration to many and has changed lives for the better. Lois was known for responding to invitations, trips, etc., saying “ I’m up for anything. I’ll sleep when I die.”
At Lois’ request, there will be no funeral. There will be a Celebration of Life scheduled in the coming weeks.
Contributions in Lois' memory may be made to Milton Theatre or Brandywine Valley SPCA of Georgetown.
