Charles Matthew Bole

Charles Matthew Bole, 65, of Etters, formerly of Erie passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home.

He worked over 40 years for OSHA, first as an Industrial Hygienist then as Area Director and Computer Specialist in Harrisburg. He was a beloved husband and amazing father to both his daughters. Matt was an Eagle Scout through St. James, graduate of Cathedral Prep and Mercyhurst University. He had a passion for computer technology for which he received many honors and awards for his publications. He was known for always being behind the camera and for helping friends and family with home improvements.

He was born December 20, 1953 in Erie to the late Charles Earl and Shirley Mae (McCullough) Bole. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Smilo.

Matt is survived by his wife of 40 years, Laura Jane (Smilo) Bole; his daughters, Tamara Rachel Caplan (James) of Waterford, PA and Melissa LeAnn Rizio (Charles J. III) of Etters; his sisters, Denise Krol (Richard) of Union City and Diana Kaiser (Michael) of Scottsdale, AZ; father-in-law, George Smilo; and four grandchildren: Lilyana, Arabelle, Kaden, and Kaleb; also many nieces and nephews.

Viewings will be held Thursday from 5 to 7pm at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland; and Friday from 6 to 8pm and Saturday, from 11:30 to 12:30pm at Dusckas Funeral Home, Erie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1pm Saturday at Saint James Roman Catholic Church, Erie. Committal will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to https://www.stjude.org/

For more information or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.parthemore.com or www.dusckasfuneralhome.com