Maxine E. Cole 89, formally of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, December 28, 2023 at Dublin retirement community Dublin, Ohio.  She was born August 22, 1934 in Pemberville, Ohio  the daughter of the late Max and Marguerite (Fahle) Leking.  Maxine retired from the State of Ohio Department of Education. Survivors include her husband, Roger; daughters Dee Anne (Todd) Emig , Danae Secunde (Henry); sister Mary, Ellen Griffith; grand children, Adam, Paige, John and William. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family burial will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home and Crematory