Ethel Marie Banks Cole Obituary
The passing of Ethel Marie Banks Cole of South Connellsville, Pennsylvania leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 22, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ethel Marie Banks Cole to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James E. Banks and Ethel Lorraine Richey Banks; her husband William Dale Cole; and her brothers, James E. (Marilyn Banks), Arthur "Bud" (Nellie Banks) and Roy (Dorothy Banks).
She is survived by: her son Ronald S. Cole; her grandchildren, Tyler Cole (Lauren) and Alyssa Cole Burke (Nick); her great grandchildren, Sofia, Cameron and Allie; her daughter Nancy Gore Cole Shea (John); her pets, Porter of North Carolina, Guinness of North Carolina, Gypsy of North Carolina and Wink of North Carolina; and her close friends, Cheryl, Robert Komar, Robin, Joe Kennison, Barbie Mongell, David, Leah and Tonya Miller. She is also survived by numerous friends, neighbors.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc. (111 E Green St, Connellsville, PA 15425). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
