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Forrest Cottle Obituary
He was born July 19, 1932, in Jefferson, a son of the late Forrest and Martha Mae Wilcox Cottle.
Mr. Cottle was a 1950 graduate of Jefferson High School, and after graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Upon his return, he graduated from Waynesburg College, received a master's degree from West Virginia University and his doctorate credits from Penn State University.
He taught high school in the Uniontown area before coming to Jefferson-Morgan School District, where he worked as an assistant superintendent and business manager from 1972 until his retirement in 1995.
Mr. Cottle was Baptist.
He was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 954 in Jefferson, 40-8 Voiture, Jefferson Hotel Football Club, former board member and past chairman of Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority, and former member of Waynesburg Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On February 1, 1958, he married Lois Conner, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Timothy D. (Dana Stewart) and Eric D. (Kimberly) Cottle, both of Jefferson; a granddaughter, Emily Cottle of Pittsburgh; a niece, Jean Redman; a nephew, Dave Sowden; a great-nephew, Jeff Redman; and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Deceased are three sisters, Mary Sowden, Louise Salva and Betty Martin.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where services will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, with the Rev. Reagan L. Fike officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 954, Jefferson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Cottle
Michael Yocabet
December 19, 2016
We send our deepest sympathies.
Carol and Bill Silbaugh
December 15, 2016
To Lois and the Cottle Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 14, 2016
Lois, you may have had to share Bud with your community and your county, but that is why we are here. To help each other? Bud is a legend in his own time: with sooo many grateful he was in their life. Happy Memories keeps us sane. And he never leaves you...wanting to tell him what you just heard on TV or the internet...listening for the door to slam. Life has been good. Take care. Shirley Christopher Romine
Kit & Debbie Watson
December 14, 2016
We are so sorry for the loss of Bud, he was a wonderful man and dear friend, prayers are with you all.
December 14, 2016
Tim, Eric, and the entire Cottle Family:
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Bud. He was a hell of a good guy. My condolences to you all.
Tazz
Cathy Bryner
December 14, 2016
To the Cottle family. For many years I have thought about Mr. Cottle. I had him as an accounting teacher at Uniontown High School. I always wondered about him and where he was. I have to tell you that he was my very favorite teacher ever. I learned so much from him. I wasn't the best behaved student in the class!!! However, he was so kind to me. So very patient and soft spoken, kind and gentle. He was so very sincere in what he dedicated himself to doing. I wanted to do well in his class to please him! I always wished I could tell him, thank you. Now he knows! My heartfelt sympathy is with your family for I know that he will be missed by you. P.S. He looks exactly the same as he did back then. I am so glad I saw it in the Uniontown paper. Sincerely, Cathy King Bryner
Tammy Neubauer(Murray)
December 14, 2016
So sorry to hear about Bud. Bud has been a part of our family for as long as I can remember. Between seeing him at school, Uncle Pete's and all other family events. He will surely be missed by everyone.
Gloria Huffman
December 12, 2016
We were so glad to live across from The Cottles. Bud always left us vegetables from his garden, which we enjoyed! We're sorry to hear of his passing. Love to Lois, Tim, Eric, and their families.
Love, Gloria Huffman and Karen Huffman Diddle
December 12, 2016
To Mr. Cottle's family: Please except my deepest sympathy and prayers. He was my Bookkeeping teacher at Uniontown High School. As I remember he was firm but had a gentle personality. I remember him always smiling. I always knew he cared deeply for his students. After graduation in 1971 I would often wonder how some of my favorite teachers were and he was always at the top of my list. I am saddened by his passing. It appears he had a wonderful and fulfilling life. Thank you Mr. Cottle for shaping my future and may you rest in peace.
Love,
Bernadine Yandura Redmond
Valerie Vukmanic Rabatin
December 12, 2016
Lois, Tim, Eric & Families....I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He was such a pillar in the community and will be deeply missed. He was a wonderful man and I will always hold fond memories of working with him.
Julie (Saunders) Venick
December 12, 2016
Lois, Tim, Eric and families,
I am so sorry for the loss of Bud. He was a wonderful person and a huge part of the J.M. community. Sympathy and prayers to all of you.
December 12, 2016
Lois, Tim and Eric I am so sorry for your loss. Bud was a great man I have so many wonderful memories of your family and mine.
Penny Murray Webb
Agnes King Spooner
December 12, 2016
I want to extend to Mr. Cottle's family and friends my deepest heartfelt sympathy on the loss of a great man. I was a student of his at Uniontown High School in 1970-1973. I had him for my three years in high school. He taught me bookkeeping, business math and other secretarial course. He was a great man and I enjoyed having him as a teacher. I learned a lot from him and his teaching helped me in my life and in my career. I thank you Mr. Cottle for your devotion to all your students, may your soul rest in peace. Amen.
Love,
Agnes King Spooner
Betti Corazzi
December 12, 2016
We offer our condolences to the Cottle family. He was a great person and always willing to help with whatever one needed. May God bless and comfort your family in this difficult time. We are honored to have known him. The Corazzi and Morris Family
Candi Wilkins
December 12, 2016
Sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers to the family.
Barb (Legal) Cleavenger
December 12, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Cottle family on the loss of Bud. Bud was an asset to the Jefferson community and to the JM School District. I will always remember his smile and laugh, positive attitude, and his willingness to make things better. Bud will be greatly missed by all.
Sandee & Mo Shimo
December 12, 2016
To the Cottle Family. Our prayers & sympathy go out to you all on the loss of Bud. He was a great man and always had that big smile on his face. Keep all the memories close for those will help during this difficult time. Hugs to you Tim!
Dana Stewart
December 11, 2016
I will miss you bud.prayers to your family.
martha McClure
December 11, 2016
Sorry for your loss, prayers go out to you and your family RIP bud.
Sandra Brottish
December 11, 2016
To all of the Cottle family John and I are so sad for the passing of Bud He was a wonderful man . May God comfort you . Rest in Peace Bud
John and Sandy all the Brottish family
Ellen Guesman Boudreau
December 11, 2016
Eric and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. Prayers for peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.
Heather Kuhns
December 10, 2016
Prayers to you Lois. We will miss his bright smile to the office.
Heather, Darla, Frank, Becky and Dr Saheta
Liz & Dan Hanko
December 10, 2016
prayers go out to the family. He will be missed. He was a great & kind Man. RIP Bud
sue Rice
December 10, 2016
Bud was a good guy that all Jefferson Morgan teachers greatly respected.
May he rest in peace knowing he will be missed .
Georgeann Gardner
December 10, 2016
Lois, Eric and Tim...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time...words can't even begin to express the sorrow of Bud's passing...he was the most considerate, kind, and the BEST boss I could ever have worked for...RIP Bud !!
Jana Cormack (KELLY)
December 10, 2016
So sorry to hear that Bud has passed on. I will always remember him as my childhood neighbor with the in ground pool. I will say a prayer for you Lois Tim and Eric. May God bless you all
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