Stephen Bartley Cole, age 74, passed away March 5, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 5, 1945 in Friendship, New York to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Cole.  Steve worked with his father on the family dairy farm.  He was very active in FFA and other organizations in Friendship.  He received his degree from Cornell University in 1967.  Stephen owned and operated his own marketing and advertising company  - Write Words - since 2009 with an emphasis on the motorsports industry.  He was an avid fan of all motorsports, was a voracious reader, and enjoyed writing and amateur photography.  He was a very social person, and loved talking to people.  He was a member of the neighborhood Beer:30 Club, critiquing and evaluating new and different beers. Steve was a train historian, taking a particular interest in steam locomotives.  He found great joy spending time with his family at any occasion.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Donna R. (Ritterspach) Cole; son James (Diana) Tayner; grandchildren Keith and Josh (Alyssandra) Smith; great-grandchildren Wade, Weston, and Vladimir; his brother Richard Scott (Claire) Cole, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews; and his beloved cats Mindy and Chloe.

A memorial visitation to celebrate his life has been postponed and will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Stephen's name be made to Kitten Krazy, 930 Lafayette Rd unit A, Medina, OH 44256.

Online condolences may be left at waitefuneralhome.com