Richard D. Cole Funeral Home, Inc.

Richard D. Cole Funeral Home, Inc. (also operating as Richard D. Cole Funeral Home, Ltd.) is a venerable funeral service provider rooted in the Sewickley, Pennsylvania, area with a legacy of compassionate, personalized care spanning generations. Established decades ago and long anchored at 328 Beaver Street in Sewickley, the funeral home has become a trusted pillar for families navigating loss, offering a full spectrum of end‑of‑life services. In recent years, the original Beaver Street property was sold after nearly 70 years of Cole family ownership, prompting a transition to a new, fully operational location at 547 8th Street in Ambridge, PA 15003. This move ensures that the same high‑quality, “distinctive service” the community has relied upon continues uninterrupted. The business is now under the dedicated stewardship of John P. Schwartzmiller and his family—including wife Rachel, daughter Alexis Schwartzmiller‑Coyle (a licensed funeral director), son Ben Schwartzmiller, and a professional team comprising Joshua Diulus, Colleen Kelley Whalen, and James Crable. The Schwartzmiller family brings its own deep tradition in funeral service, dating back to 1886, with Alexis and Ben representing the fifth generation to carry that heritage forward. James T. Hughes remains as supervisor, ensuring continuity and familiarity for returning families. Richard D. Cole Funeral Home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to honor each life uniquely. These include traditional burial services, cremation options with various memorialization choices, cemetery services, and a continuing care program that extends support well beyond the ceremony. The funeral home also provides complete pre‑arrangement planning, enabling individuals to document their wishes in advance and ease the burden on loved ones. For veterans, dedicated services cover burial flags, headstones, and guidance on military honors. Accessibility is prioritized with wheelchair‑accessible entrances and parking, and on‑site parking is available for guests. Financial assistance options are offered to help families manage costs with dignity. The funeral home’s website features a regularly updated obituary section, grief support resources, and educational guides on topics such as social security benefits, funeral etiquette, and talking to children about loss. Recent obituaries reflect the continued service to communities including Coraopolis, Leetsdale, Moon Township, Ross Township, Imperial, and Ambridge, demonstrating the funeral home’s enduring regional reach. Although the physical address has changed, the phone number (412‑741‑4334) remains the same, and all pre‑planned, funded arrangements from the former Sewickley and Coraopolis locations are honored fully under the same terms. The staff’s commitment to personal, attentive care—listening to each family’s story and tailoring every detail—defines the Richard D. Cole experience. Testimonials are actively solicited and valued as a measure of service quality. With a blend of long‑standing tradition and responsive, modern facilities, Richard D. Cole Funeral Home continues to be a comforting resource for families in Sewickley, Ambridge, and the wider Beaver County area during their most difficult moments.