Gloria Patricia Cole, 80, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly, March 11, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident while in Ocala, FL.

Mrs. Cole was born July 19, 1943, in Lucinda, PA, a daughter of Raymond and Betty Jean (Smail) Adams and graduated from Farrell High School in 1961.

Gloria was currently working as a surgical technician for Dr. Brian Shannon in the Surgical Hospital at South Woods, Boardman, OH. She previously had worked in the same capacity at Sharon Regional Hospital for more than 30 years.

A true matriarch, Gloria was the "glue" that kept the family together. She selflessly prepared the home, family dinners, and baked goods for all family occasions. She also enjoyed being outdoors gardening and fishing. Gloria cherished the time she was able to spend with her grandsons at her home.

Her husband of 61 years, Albert H. Cole, whom she married May 17, 1963, survives at their home in Hermitage.

Gloria is also survived by a son, Michael A. Cole (Linda), Hermitage; two grandsons, Michael R. Cole (Taylor), Hermitage, and Matthew J. Cole (Kayla), Jamestown, N.C.; and a great-granddaughter, Lucy Cole.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents.

Calling hours will 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (3-27-24) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

A memorial service will be held immediately following on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home.

Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.