Victoria Leona (Ditch) Cole, 100, passed away on Wednesday, July 19,2023 at St. Camillus Nursing Home.

Born in Cicero, NY, she was the daughter of Stanley and Victoria (Kloc) Ditch. She worked at General Electric as a secretary.

She was a member of Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and The Polish Home of Syracuse. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, caring for her pets and any animal that was in need, and sharing her great talent of piano (Honkey-tonk) and organ playing. She will be remembered for her caring, kind and generous nature, her genuine laugh and infectious smile, as well as her love of sharing family history.

She is survived by her brother Robert Ditch, nephews: Allen Ditch ( Andrew Augustine), Ted (Janet) Ditch, Kevin Ditch, and nieces: Carol (Stephan) Bennett, Roberta (Fred) Roland, and Vanessa (James) Littles and good friend/neighbor Jan (Jeff). She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Stanley Ditch and Alfred Ditch, nephew Richard Ditch and former husband Ed Cole.

The viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. with the service at 1:30 p.m. at Hollis Funeral Home, 1105 W. Genesee St, Syracuse, NY with the interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to The Polish Home of Syracuse, 915 Park Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204