Violet R. (Green) Cole Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Violet Ruth (Green) Cole, age 89, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, a patient of the Sunset Ridge Healthcare Center, Bloomsburg. Ruth was a resident of Bloomsburg all of her life. She was born on Thursday, February 25, 1932 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Edna (Craig) Green. Ruth was a graduate of the Bloomsburg High School. Ruth worked for several different employers, including Hills Department Store and Hanover Brands. Prior to her retirement in 2009, she was last employed by Wal Mart, Bloomsburg. She and her husband enjoyed attending the American Legion Post #273 and the Bloomsburg VFW Post #406. Ruth loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, trips to Atlantic City, NJ and going to yard sales. In addition to her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester R. Cole on December 29, 2016 and by a brother, Benjamin F. Green, Jr. Survivors include her five children; Robert John Cole of Bloomsburg, Benjamin F. Cole and wife Kay of Bloomsburg, William J. Cole and his significant other Lisa Hickey of Danville, Bonnie S. wife of Anthony Steimling of Sunbury, Barbara R. wife of Korey Unger of Bloomsburg, three grandchildren, Steven M. Confer of Millville, Hayden R. Steimling of Sunbury, and Malina R. Unger of Bloomsburg. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Streets, Bloomsburg. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Michael Delp, officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in the Lime Ridge Cemetery. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Cole family. Memorial contributions in Violet's name are suggested to: Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick, 1409 N. Market St., Suite 202, Berwick, PA 18603.

Violet R. (Green) Cole

February 25, 1932 - May 25, 2021