Name: Rita E. Cole, 84, of Easton PA, passed away September 3, 2009 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

Born: Rita was born August 31, 1925 in Wharton, NJ. She was the daughter of the late John and Evangline (Smith) Casey.

Personal: She worked for the Randolph High School as a guidance secretary for 15 years retiring in 1997. Previously, she was employed with Thiacol, a division of NASA. She was married to the late George A. Cole who passed away in 1992.

Survivors: Rita is survived by a daughter, Kimberly wife of Robert Sartori of Easton, PA, grandchildren Anthony and Nicole. She is pre-deceased by a brother Jack Casey, sisters Lilian Hicks, Florence Brown, and Gloria Millirine.

Services: A calling hour will be on Tuesday September 8, 2009 from 9:00am until 10:00am in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc, 3720 Nicholas St. Palmer Twp. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2009 at 10:00am in the funeral home.

Contributions: Contributions in Ritas memory may be made to the American Lung Association of PA, 2121 City Line Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017.