James "Jimmy" Cola

James “Jimmy” Cola, 87, of Steubenville, passed away January 10, 2025 at home. 

James was the son of the late Armand and Helen DeBlasio Cola. He was born on July 3, 1937 and is survived by his sisters, Rafaella Whitehouse (Bill), Loretta Foley (Cliff)  and preceded by his sister, Joanna Harris (Tom).  He will be missed by his nieces and nephews, Lisa Zalewski (Whitehouse), Stacey Miller (Foley), Melissa Carr (Harris) and Marla Harris. Nephews, Steven, Doug and David Whitehouse,and Brian Foley.Brother in law, Tom Harris.  

A man of generous spirit who fed his family with homemade pasta and cookies.  When Jimmy was not working at the US Postal Service downtown, he was happiest trekking around Jefferson Sportsmen Club, fishing early morning, returning with a cooler full of fish shared with the family.  The world is a touch quieter without his big laugh.  

Calling hours are Tuesday 2-5 pm at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Blvd., Steubenvlle. A funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 10 am Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Fr. Michael Gossett, celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. There will be vigil service Tuesday at 4:45pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children Hospital.

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