Dec 28, 2020
SALEM Cole Matthew McCleary passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Salem Regional Medical Center from a seizure at the age of 22.
Cole was born on Jan. 7, 1998 in Warren.
He is survived by his parents, Lisa Purdy and Brian McCleary; his sisters, Cloe McCleary, Alyssa (James) Kellar and Nikki Coatney; his cherished nieces and nephew, Mckenna, Jayden and Dawson; his beloved girlfriend, Zara Klatka, and their fur babies, Peep and Spooky. He is also survived by his grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.
Cole was born to stand out. He lived his life on his terms and without fear. Everything that he did was with purpose. No one can speak of Cole without a smile on their face and a “Belly Laugh” story to go with it. He was a very gifted individual. Besides his skill on a unicycle and unbelievable wealth of knowledge, both helpful and random, he had a beautiful bond with and passion for animals. He was very protective of them and they