Rita Mae Triscik Cole – Connellsville
Rita Mae Triscik Cole, 74, of Connellsville, went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2019, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Rita was born Oct. 15, 1944, in Charleroi, daughter of the late George and Margaret Sandusky Triscik. She was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church, where she was a lector and member of the prayer group and Ladies of Charity. Rita loved visiting the homebound and she often said that they brighten her day. Rita had many friends who would brighten her days and evenings with their phone calls. This wonderful person has left much sadness for those who loved her. She was a loving sister to three brothers, Raymond (Shirl) Triscik of Kennesaw, Ga., George Triscik of Uniontown and Bernard (Karen) Triscik of Monongahela. She also had three stepchildren, Thomas Cole Jr., Michael Cole and Susan Cole Pathkiller. Rita also had many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Cole. Friends will be received at VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME 123 S. 1st St., West Side, Connellsville, 724-628-9033, from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday July 10, 2019. A prayer service will being at 11 a.m. with Father Dan Carr as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery. To sign the online guest registry, visit our website at www.martucci funeral home com.
