Rita E. Cole Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita E. Cole of Hanover, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 20, 2021 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita E. Cole to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John E. Kaiser and Annie R. Kaiser (Moore); her husband Bernard C. Cole; and her siblings, Joan H. Felix of Waynesboro, Martha Sunbury of McSherrystown, Joseph E. Kaiser of Texas and John Kaiser of California.
She is survived by: her children, Christopher P. Smith (Deborah) of Hanover, James C. Smith (Laura) of Hanover, Francis X. Smith (Lynn) of Hanover and Betsy Reese (Dave) of Hanover; her grandchildren, Suzanne Wimsett (Jack), Jonathan Smith (Colleen), Rachael Klunk (Zachary), David J. Hertz (Alison) and Alyson T. Reese; and her great grandchildren, Jonas, Augustine, Owen, Leo, Daniel and Nicholas.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rita's memory can be made to Delone Catholic High School, 140 S. Oxford Avenue, McSherrystown, PA, to St. Vincent de Paul Church, 220 3rd Street, Hanover, PA, or to your favorite charity.
