Jim Cool

James William Cool, 80, of Fairfield, PA, died on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Wellspan Hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Born September 21, 1939 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lottie (Carson) Cool.  He was the devoted husband of Janet (Hardman) Cool, to whom he was married for almost 60 years.

Jim was employed at the Westinghouse Elevator Company in Gettysburg, PA for 32 years.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Emmitsburg, the Adams County Fish & Game Association, the South Mountain Fish & Game Association, the Sinnemahoning Fish & Game Association, and the Gettysburg Archery Club.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and eating ice cream.  Jim was an avid fan of Mount St. Mary’s basketball.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Janet, are his sons, Christopher Cool and wife Dawn of Fairfield, PA, and Scott Cool and partner Cheri Miller of Fayetteville, PA; sisters, Edna Wolford and husband Ken of Orrtanna, PA, Geneva Harbaugh of Fairfield, PA, Barbara Hammonds and husband Mark of Waynesboro, PA, and Nancy Bloomberg and husband Eric of Lewisberry, PA; grandchildren, Derik, Cameron, Evan (Ashley), and Bailey Cool; great-grandchildren, Landon Messner and Chase Cool; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Cool, and a sister, Dorothy Cool.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Trinity U.M. Church, 313 W. Main St., Emmitsburg, MD, with the Rev. Richard Baker officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing regulations, seating will be limited.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Emmitsburg, MD.    

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be made to the Wellspan Adams Cancer Center, Medical Oncology and Hematology, 40 V-Twin Dr., Suite 104, Gettysburg, PA 17325.