Lawrence D. "Chacho" Lona

Lawrence “Chacho” Lona, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, under hospice care at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Born on October 8, 1942, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Lawrence was the son of the late Santiago and Milka Lona. He grew up in Midland, Pennsylvania, where his strong work ethic and deep love for family were first formed. Lawrence proudly served his country as an airman in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964 and was stationed in Lincoln, Nebraska. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he went on to build a life rooted in hard work, dedicating 40 years as a steelworker in his hometown before retiring from Allegheny Ludlum. Lawrence was married to his devoted wife, Nancy, for 53 years. He was a proud father to Lonée Lona (Ture) and Steve (Lisa) Lona. He is survived by his brother, John (Colette) Lona; sisters Maria (John) Caruso and Theresa “Beba” Lona; and sister-in-law Cathy Lona. He is also lovingly remembered by his nephews Douglas Miller, Michael (Lori) Miller, Michael (Teresa) Lona, and John Caruso; great-niece Taylor Miller; great-nephew Sawyer Lona; great-niece Adison Miller; and great-nephew Milan Miller. He held a special bond with his beloved cousin, John Martini. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Milan “Fatso” Lona, Michael Lona, and Steven Lona; his sister Lola Baich and brother-in-law Joe Baich; and his sister-in-law Janet Lona. Chacho found great joy on the golf course, where he spent many happy hours playing the game. He also enjoyed watching golf tournaments on television and never missed a chance to follow the sport he loved. He liked fishing and was a devoted Steelers football fan. Above all, he loved time spent with his family and friends, especially gathering together for dinners and celebrations. Known for his humor and gift for storytelling, Chacho’s kindness and spirit will live on through the stories, laughter, and love shared by his family and friends.

Friends will be received Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Ave., Midland. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, staff, and volunteers at the Good Samaritan Hospice House for the compassionate and dignified care they provided to Lawrence and his family during his final weeks.