William J. Cole

William J. Cole, 91, formerly of Niles, passed away on Saturday morning October 10, 2026 at his home in Tiffin. He was born September 21, 1935 in Dubois, Pennsylvania the son of Willard J. and Alberta Elizabeth (Christoph) Cole.

He worked in many positions and for many years at Berkowitz Scrap Yard on Niles’ eastside and is a member of the Evansville Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, traveling, collecting tools and building. In his retirement years, he enjoyed watching the old western movies.

Bill is survived by his wife Cheryl Ann (Ruiter) Cole whom he married on January 13, 1984; children, Willard (Nancy) Cole, Ross (Kathleen) Cole, Gary Cole, John Cole, Karen (Dave) Robinson, Bambie (Doug) Keeton, Jeff Cole, Jeffery William Cole, Candy (Aaron) Drawl, Larry Cole, Cheryl, Gail; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; and sister, Alberta Elizabeth Solak.

He was preceded in death by two children, Kathy Cole, Donnie Saltzmann; sister, Nancy and beloved dog, Hobo.

The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Evansville Baptist Church where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Andrew “AJ” Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice 907 West State Street, Suite A, Fremont, Ohio 43420.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.