Robert H Cole
October 22, 1927 ~ May 14, 2020
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Robert H. Cole, 92, of Seneca, passed away at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community in Meadville on Thursday, May 14, 2020.Born October 22, 1927 in Franklin, Robert was the son of the late Lewis and Mary Knoch Cole. He was a United States Navy Veteran having served from March 9, 1945 until August 21, 1946. While in the US Navy, Robert served aboard the USS John J. Powers (DE528), attained the rank of Seaman First Class, and was the recipient of the Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Quality Control Manager at Cooper Industries. Robert was a member of the Rocky Grove Presbyterian Church and enjoyed golf, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family.He is survived by his 3 sons, Steven Cole and his wife, Connie of Franklin, Mark Cole and his wife, Jeanne of Franklin, and Thomas Cole and his wife, Donna, of Portland; and his daughter, Barbara Hanna and her husband, James, of Franklin. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren, Erik Cole of TN, Kelly Egan and her husband, Brian, of TN, Michael Hanna and Michele Mansfield of Polk, Jamie Hanna and his wife, Nicole, of Sharon, Brian Cole and his wife, Carlyn, of Pittsburgh, Bradley, Matthew and Alexandra Cole of Portland, OR, and Stefanie Saboleski of Houston, TX; his 11 great-grandchildren; and his great-great-grandchild.In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Cole; his brother, Ronald Cole; and his sister, Virginia Kline.Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, services for Robert will be private and held at the convenience of his family. For those of you not being able to attend, we ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Robert's family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The Wesbury Foundation - 31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335.To send flowers, cards or online condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardiniefuneralhome.com.
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I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I didn’t know him well but he must have been a great father to raise such a decent family.
Family and Friends of Robert H. Cole, May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3 God Bless and Keep You, Lou, Susan and Bethany Slautterback
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for everyone, especially Mark and Jeanne that were classmates of mine at FHS. My father passed in February and he also served in the navy about the same time that your father did in WWII. They truly were The Great Generation.