Edward Cole

Edward "Ed" Staley Cole, age 81, of Fowler Twp., Ohio, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, at his residence. He was born on February 6, 1929 in Boardman, the son of the late William Cole and the late Veda (Waggaman) Cole. Mr. Cole was employed by Wean United and Starr Fabrication for a total of 35 years. He attended Fowler Community Church, was a member of the Trumbull County Antique Tractor Club and the Fowler Historical Society. Ed enjoyed watching basketball, baseball and NASCAR. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, four wheeling, gardening and flea markets. Ed will best be remembered as a man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia M. (McCall) Cole, whom he married on August 17, 1951; two sons, Robert (Polli Ann) Cole of Farmdale and Jeffrey Cole of Fowler; two daughters, Gayle (Edward) Lesh of Fowler and Karla (Bill) Durig of Vienna; a brother, William (Barbara) Cole of Mecca and a sister, Doris (Howard) Scheidegger of Fowler. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Tonya (Donnie) Rosie, Tara Lesh, Benjamin (Kristen), Cheryl, Jason and Kyle Cole and Joshua (Stacie) and Lucas Durig. Ed was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Jean Luoma. Arrangements are being handled by Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Funeral service will be at the funeral home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Rev. Joel Dickson will be officiating. Interment will be at Dugan Cemetery in Fowler, Ohio Material contributions can be made to: Celtic Hospice 3530 Belmont Ave, Ste 7 Youngstown, OH 44505 OR/ Fowler Vol. Fire Dept. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.shaferwinanschapel.com