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William Cole Obituary
Stow - William "Bill" Cole, 71, died January 11, 2020. Born September 27, 1948 in Zanesville, OH, he resided most of his life in Akron, OH. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War as an aviation radio/communication repairman. He brought that knowledge and love of taking things apart and putting them back together to Goodyear Aerospace - Loral Defense Systems for many years. Bill also enjoyed his employment at Summa Akron City Hospital in the maintenance department. In his younger years, Bill enjoyed drag racing and was an avid model car builder. Preceded in death by wife, Karyn Cole. Bill is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Michael) Helton-DiMarzo; granddaughter, Brenna Helton; grandson, Jace DiMarzo; and sister, Denise (Bill) Collier. (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631)
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Delana Drone-Law
February 2, 2020
Condolences on the loss of Bill. Praying for the family.
Redmon Funeral Home Inc.
February 1, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sarah Watkins
February 2, 2020
Thank you for your service.
February 2, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Melissa, I will never forget your kind words when I lost someone so special. You are in my thoughts and prayers ❤
April Zurbrugg
February 2, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
February 2, 2020
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Andrew Kiszely
February 2, 2020
Working in the same group with Bill at Aerospace/Loral was always a pleasure. He was one of the friendliest, most affable men I've ever met.
My sincere condolences to the family.
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