Sterling Robert Cole, born on January 7, 1953 in Allentown, PA to the late June Pauline Zoppi (Wagner), wife of his step father Vincent Zoppi and biological father Richard Cole, passed away at his home in Sanford, FL on February 28, 2023.

Sterling was retired and worked part time at Home Depot, where he enjoyed helping those working on home improvement projects. Sterling loved watching hockey, as a native Pennsylvanian, his favorite teams were the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Flyers. Sterling valued family and spending time with his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Cole of Sanford, FL, daughter Tracie Jeanne Drayton (Cole) of PA, granddaughters Alisia Mary Drayton and Ciarra Susan Drayton of PA, Grandson's; Michael Eugene Kellison and Brandon Lee Kellison, six brothers, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by his brother Richard Raymond Cole.