W/o Robert B. Cole
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Monday, March 8, 2021, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Evelyn M. Cole
NASCAR fan obtained pilot’s license at age 16
Evelyn M. Cole, 93, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born in Berwick on Feb. 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Hess) Croop.
Evelyn was a graduate of Berwick High School’s Class of 1946.
On Oct. 6, 1951, she married Robert B. Cole. Together, they raised their children and enjoyed 69 years of marriage.
Evelyn worked as a customer service representative for Nationwide Insurance at the Fish Agency in Berwick for 41 years. She retired from the agency in 1993. For more than 20 years, she and Robert operated Cole’s Melon Cup stand at the Bloomsburg Fair.
Evelyn always had some daredevil tendencies. She obtained her pilot’s license at the age of 16 and was regularly seen riding on the back of a motorcycle with her husband. Evelyn loved motor sports, especially watching her son and grandson racing at the dirt tracks, and was an avid NASCAR fan. She also enjoyed gardening. Her greatest joy, however, was her family and the time spent with them.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Robert B. Cole. Also surviving are children: Linda Stout of Berwick, Donna Chapin and companion R.D. Young of Bloomsburg, Chris Heydenreich and fiancé Don Parkhurst of Bloomsburg, and Alan Cole and wife Karen of Orangeville; grandchildren: Shane Stout and wife Tracy of Bloomsburg, Cheryl Slusser and husband Cliff of Stillwater, Melinda Vasilakos and husband Kevin of New York, and Tara Figard and husband T.J. of North Carolina; great-grandchildren: Blake Stout, Quinlynn Slusser, Evelyn Figard and Adeline Figard; brothers: Dale Croop and wife Barbara, and William Croop and wife Nancy; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dan Stout; her brother, Harlan Croop and his wife, June.
All are welcome to join Evelyn’s family for her graveside service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick. Pastor Scott Lyons, of Stillwater Christian Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Evelyn’s name can be made to a charity of your choosing.
The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home Inc. is honored to serve the Cole family. Online messages of comfort and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Monday, March 8, 2021, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Evelyn M. Cole
NASCAR fan obtained pilot’s license at age 16
Evelyn M. Cole, 93, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born in Berwick on Feb. 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Hess) Croop.
Evelyn was a graduate of Berwick High School’s Class of 1946.
On Oct. 6, 1951, she married Robert B. Cole. Together, they raised their children and enjoyed 69 years of marriage.
Evelyn worked as a customer service representative for Nationwide Insurance at the Fish Agency in Berwick for 41 years. She retired from the agency in 1993. For more than 20 years, she and Robert operated Cole’s Melon Cup stand at the Bloomsburg Fair.
Evelyn always had some daredevil tendencies. She obtained her pilot’s license at the age of 16 and was regularly seen riding on the back of a motorcycle with her husband. Evelyn loved motor sports, especially watching her son and grandson racing at the dirt tracks, and was an avid NASCAR fan. She also enjoyed gardening. Her greatest joy, however, was her family and the time spent with them.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Robert B. Cole. Also surviving are children: Linda Stout of Berwick, Donna Chapin and companion R.D. Young of Bloomsburg, Chris Heydenreich and fiancé Don Parkhurst of Bloomsburg, and Alan Cole and wife Karen of Orangeville; grandchildren: Shane Stout and wife Tracy of Bloomsburg, Cheryl Slusser and husband Cliff of Stillwater, Melinda Vasilakos and husband Kevin of New York, and Tara Figard and husband T.J. of North Carolina; great-grandchildren: Blake Stout, Quinlynn Slusser, Evelyn Figard and Adeline Figard; brothers: Dale Croop and wife Barbara, and William Croop and wife Nancy; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dan Stout; her brother, Harlan Croop and his wife, June.
All are welcome to join Evelyn’s family for her graveside service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick. Pastor Scott Lyons, of Stillwater Christian Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Evelyn’s name can be made to a charity of your choosing.
The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home Inc. is honored to serve the Cole family. Online messages of comfort and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
W/o Robert B. Cole
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Monday, March 8, 2021, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Evelyn M. Cole
NASCAR fan obtained pilot’s license at age 16
Evelyn M. Cole, 93, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born in Berwick on Feb. 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Hess) Croop.
Evelyn was a graduate of Berwick High School’s Class of 1946.
On Oct. 6, 1951, she married Robert B. Cole. Together, they raised their children and enjoyed 69 years of marriage.
Evelyn worked as a customer service representative for Nationwide Insurance at the Fish Agency in Berwick for 41 years. She retired from the agency in 1993. For more than 20 years, she and Robert operated Cole’s Melon Cup stand at the Bloomsburg Fair.
Evelyn always had some daredevil tendencies. She obtained her pilot’s license at the age of 16 and was regularly seen riding on the back of a motorcycle with her husband. Evelyn loved motor sports, especially watching her son and grandson racing at the dirt tracks, and was an avid NASCAR fan. She also enjoyed gardening. Her greatest joy, however, was her family and the time spent with them.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Robert B. Cole. Also surviving are children: Linda Stout of Berwick, Donna Chapin and companion R.D. Young of Bloomsburg, Chris Heydenreich and fiancé Don Parkhurst of Bloomsburg, and Alan Cole and wife Karen of Orangeville; grandchildren: Shane Stout and wife Tracy of Bloomsburg, Cheryl Slusser and husband Cliff of Stillwater, Melinda Vasilakos and husband Kevin of New York, and Tara Figard and husband T.J. of North Carolina; great-grandchildren: Blake Stout, Quinlynn Slusser, Evelyn Figard and Adeline Figard; brothers: Dale Croop and wife Barbara, and William Croop and wife Nancy; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dan Stout; her brother, Harlan Croop and his wife, June.
All are welcome to join Evelyn’s family for her graveside service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick. Pastor Scott Lyons, of Stillwater Christian Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Evelyn’s name can be made to a charity of your choosing.
The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home Inc. is honored to serve the Cole family. Online messages of comfort and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Monday, March 8, 2021, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Evelyn M. Cole
NASCAR fan obtained pilot’s license at age 16
Evelyn M. Cole, 93, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born in Berwick on Feb. 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Hess) Croop.
Evelyn was a graduate of Berwick High School’s Class of 1946.
On Oct. 6, 1951, she married Robert B. Cole. Together, they raised their children and enjoyed 69 years of marriage.
Evelyn worked as a customer service representative for Nationwide Insurance at the Fish Agency in Berwick for 41 years. She retired from the agency in 1993. For more than 20 years, she and Robert operated Cole’s Melon Cup stand at the Bloomsburg Fair.
Evelyn always had some daredevil tendencies. She obtained her pilot’s license at the age of 16 and was regularly seen riding on the back of a motorcycle with her husband. Evelyn loved motor sports, especially watching her son and grandson racing at the dirt tracks, and was an avid NASCAR fan. She also enjoyed gardening. Her greatest joy, however, was her family and the time spent with them.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Robert B. Cole. Also surviving are children: Linda Stout of Berwick, Donna Chapin and companion R.D. Young of Bloomsburg, Chris Heydenreich and fiancé Don Parkhurst of Bloomsburg, and Alan Cole and wife Karen of Orangeville; grandchildren: Shane Stout and wife Tracy of Bloomsburg, Cheryl Slusser and husband Cliff of Stillwater, Melinda Vasilakos and husband Kevin of New York, and Tara Figard and husband T.J. of North Carolina; great-grandchildren: Blake Stout, Quinlynn Slusser, Evelyn Figard and Adeline Figard; brothers: Dale Croop and wife Barbara, and William Croop and wife Nancy; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dan Stout; her brother, Harlan Croop and his wife, June.
All are welcome to join Evelyn’s family for her graveside service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick. Pastor Scott Lyons, of Stillwater Christian Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Evelyn’s name can be made to a charity of your choosing.
The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home Inc. is honored to serve the Cole family. Online messages of comfort and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
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