Clarence James Cole

Clarence James Cole, 86, of Uniontown, PA passed away peacefully Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home with loving family by his side. He was born July 9, 1934 in Coolspring, PA.

Preceding him in death were his parents, James Clarence Cole and Bertha Jane (Miller) Cole, two sisters, Judy Cole and Doris Kurosky and five brothers, Bob, Fred, Raymond, Paul and Tom Cole.

Clarence was a member of the Uniontown Grace Brethren Church, worked for many years at the Hibbs Awning Company and retired as a coal miner at the Clyde Mine. He was a member of Fayette Lodge No. 228 F.&A.M., Lodge of Perfection Uniontown, PA, 32 Degree Valley of Pittsburgh Scottish Rite and a lifetime member of the Hutchinson Sportsmens Club. Clarence loved hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed greatly until they meet again.

Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Delores A. (Rosner) Cole, five children: Carol Wheeler and husband Barry of Greensburg, PA, Sharon Swentosky Cole, Lois Anderson and husband Tim, James A. Cole and wife Sheila and William Dale Cole, all of Uniontown, six grandchildren: Anthony Ashley, Erin, Evan, Hunter and Jordan, five great-grandchildren: Anthony, Penny, Nora, Declan and Olivia, a brother, Louis Cole and wife Irene of Coolspring, several nieces and nephews and his best friend Pete the dog.

Friends will be received in the Shell Funeral Home, Inc., 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA on Sunday, March 7th, from 2 to 8 PM and on Monday, March 8th, until 11 AM the hour of service with Pastor Roland Maust officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. A Masonic Funeral Service will be conducted Sunday at 7 PM at the funeral home.