Obituary of Kathryn J. Kole

KOLE, Kathryn J. Age 74 of Rockwell Ave. Horseheads passed away April 20, 2017. She was born in Sayre, PA to the late Elmer and Ruth (Wildrick) Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in 2015; son, Richard Kole; and daughter Dawn Mathews. Survived by her daughters and son, Sherry Foley of Horseheads, NY, Billie-Jo (Jim) Cowl of Elmira, NY, Bonnie Kole-Naylor of Wellsburg, NY, Barbarella (Eric) Johnson of Rabbit Hole, Vinton, OH, Cody (Kristin) Kole of Kennesaw, GA; dear companion, Jack Smith of Horseheads; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; many foster children; brothers and sisters, Urban (Kay) Smith of AZ, Sue (Dan) Coon of Horseheads, NY, Charlie (John) Wildrick of FL, Becky (George) VanDerveer of PA, Joyce (Ron) Brown of PA, David (Grace) Smith of Woodhull, NY; many nieces and nephews; and close and caring friends. Kathy was a machine operator at Hardinge for 26 years. Most of all she enjoyed time spent with her family. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 4-6:00 pm Her service will follow at 6:00 pm. Burial at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery. Special thanks to the care workers at the Chemung Co. Nursing Facility 2nd floor and Guthrie Corning Hospital for the wonderful care you provided. www.barberfuneralhome.com