Edward D. Cool

Edward D. Cool, 82, husband of Betty Becker Cool of Hanover, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Born on Saturday, April 18, 1931 in Table Rock, PA, he was a son of the late Clarence D. and Pauline Miller Cool. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Guy and Norman Cool; and a sister, Viola Ingram. He was a member of St. Paul’s (Dubs) United Church of Christ, where he served on the church consistory for many years, and was also the chairman for the Conway Runkle Building project. He had also attended the Hanover First Church of God and proudly served his country with the US Army during the Korean War. He was the owner of Edward D. Cool Concrete Contractor and Pre-cast Steps for over 30 years.

Mr. Cool was a member of the Patmos Lodge #384 F&AM and the Hanover Royal Arch #310, where he was a past High Priest. He was also a member of the Zembo Shrine Club, the Masonic Order of Cork, the Council of Anointed Kings, and the Order of the Silver Trowel. He was a past Thrice Illustrious Master and past commander of the Bethel Commandery #98. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and most of all, spending time with his family.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 61 years, are two daughters, Donna C. Wolfe and her husband, Douglas, of Hanover, and Sherry C. Meckley and her husband, Jeffrey, of Glenville; five grandsons, Ryan Wolfe and his wife, Erica, Andy Wolfe and his wife, Lindsey, and Thomas, Jeremy and Justin Meckley; two great-granddaughters, Lucy Romaine Wolfe and Maggie Shirley Wolfe; and one sister, Mabel Garrett of Hanover.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Paul’s (Dubs) United Church of Christ with The Revs. Larry M. Estepp and Dan Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites being rendered by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at a viewing to be held 6-8:00 pm Thursday at Panebaker Funeral Home, Inc., 311 Broadway, Hanover, with a Masonic service to be held at 8:00 pm. A second viewing will be held 10-11:00 am Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison Street, Hanover, PA 17331 or to St. Paul’s (Dubs) United Church of Christ, 1958 Dubs Church Road, Hanover, PA 17331 or to the Hanover First Church of God, 600 Fairview Road, Hanover, PA 17331.




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