Marilyn Cole Obituary
The passing of Marilyn Cole of Ashtabula, Ohio occurred on October 18, 2026. Marilyn, born on April 24, 1946, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Marilyn Cole or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Whited and Laura Whited; her husband James Clile Cole; her grandfathers, LeeRoy E. Whited (Cora Ann) and William E. Davis (Sallie); her son William Cole; her grandchildren, David James Cole, Marsal and Morgan Ciaravino; and her siblings, Margalene Whited, Julius Whited (Lee), Melvin Whited (Isla), Sally Hall, Naomia Watkins (Frankin), Ronald Whited (Willadene), Alan Whited and Helen Sterman (Hewey).
She is survived by: her daughter Laura Conn; her grandchildren, Brandi Ciaravino (Michael) and Seth Conn; her great grandchildren, Kyle Campos, Mason Ciaravino, Olivia Ciaravino, Braylon Ciaravino and Lincoln Ciaravino; and her siblings, Carolyn Tuomala, Jerry Whited (Donna) and Glenn Kay Whited (George). She is also survived by mother to her own children.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services (1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery (501 Main St, Painesville, OH 44077). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Austinburg Community Center (2794 OH-307, Austinburg, OH 44010).
