Anita Cole, 89

DOVER - Anita Cole, died Thursday, October 1, 2009, in her home with her family by her side. She was 89. Mrs. Cole was born June 23, 1920, in California, Pa., to the late Antonio Corso and Josephine Ferrere Corso. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church. Mrs. Cole was an accomplished painter and participated in many art shows, including Capitol City Tour of the Arts and Old Dover Days. She loved reading, doing crosswords puzzles, crafts, gardening, especially tending to her roses. Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Cole, 1993; and her son, Richard W. Cole, 1998. She is survived by her son, James E. Cole and his wife Anita DiSandro-Cole of Wilmington; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 12 Noon Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.