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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Obituary: Timothy Charles “Tim” Cole, 54, of New Port Richey - longtime Coudersport resident


Timothy Charles Cole “former longtime Coudersport resident”
NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA---Timothy Charles “Tim” Cole, 54, of New Port Richey, a former longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, Florida, after a long illness.
Born on January 29, 1964 in Camden, N.J., he was a son of N. Bruce and Josephine Grace Messier Cole. Tim was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1983.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army and later served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was employed by Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport in the food service department.  While living in Florida, he generously gave of his time to help in food kitchens, aiding the needy.  He enjoyed the arts and his family and many friends.
Surviving are seven brothers and sisters, Grace A. (Joe) Kellert of Coudersport, Norton B. Cole of Coudersport, Nancy L. (Jim) Loughry of Masury, Ohio, Thelma M. (Russ) Lentz of Montoursville, Judy C. Kilduff of Reading, Joseph P. (Sandy) Cole of Coudersport, and Michael J. (Linda) Cole of Coudersport; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Tim was predeceased by a brother, Brian T. Cole; and an infant sister, Joann Cole.
At the request of Tim’s family, there are no services planned at this time.
Memorials in Tim’s name can be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Tim’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Tim, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.