Barbara J. Cook, 84, of N. Warren, PA., died Tuesday, June 28,
2016 at St. Vincent Health Care Center, Erie, PA., after an
extended illness. She was born June 21, 1932 in Warren, PA., and
was the daughter of Charles W. and Mina C. Stoddard Reist. Barb
was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1950 graduate of
Warren High School. She was formerly employed with New
Process Company and with the former Simones and Cook, Inc.
She was an avid crafter, enjoyed crocheting, decorating for
holidays. Her greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother and
grandmother.
Barb is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard A. Cook
whom she married October 19, 1953 in Warren, PA.
2 Children – Richard A. Cook, Jr. and wife, Barbara A.
of Warren, PA., Karin L. Cook of N. Warren, PA., 1 Brother –
Albert L. Reist and wife, Dorothy, 1 Sister – Mary Chapel all of
Warren, PA., 3 Granddaughters – Amber Orcutt, Mayan Cook,
Katie Labarr, 4 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2
Brothers – Richard H. and Robert C. Reist, 1 Sister – Rose A. Reist,
2 infant sisters and 1 infant brother.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of
the family at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev.
Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of the Warren General Hospital,
officiating.
Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, Western New York Chapter, 1775 Wehrle
Drive, Suite 150, Ashville, NY 14221 or the Warren Cancer Center,
2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be
sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Our deepest sympathy with the loss of your wife Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and family.
God Bless Amy Cimellaro-Cook and family.
So very sorry for your loss…
Sharie Van Gilder, Kurt and Denise Ramsey
Thoughts and prayers are with you Richard and Karin during this very dark time. May the Peace of Christ help it pass quickly.