Samuel H. "Sam" Sozio

Samuel H. “Sam” Sozio, of Ohioville, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with his family at his side.

Born September 18, 1941, he was a son of the late Adam and Dorothy Sozio. Sam graduated from Lincoln High School, Ellwood City and Geneva College, Beaver Falls. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, going on to work as an accountant for Crucible Steel, Midland. Sam later worked for the Pennsylvania State Departments of Welfare and Insurance as a financial examiner and auditor. He was a member of St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Catholic Church, Midland and the Knights of Columbus Council, Midland.

Sam was an outgoing person who enjoyed helping with various church activities, attending Steeler games, and bowling with his friends. He especially loved being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sam will be very much missed by his family.

Surviving Sam is his wife of 57-years, Betty Matthews Sozio; son, Samuel J. Sozio; daughter, Elissa (James) Tanner; grandsons, Jonah (Nikita Langnecker) Tanner and Jacob Tanner; granddaughters, Jaime and Sarah Tanner; and great-grandchildren, Maria, Atticus and Theo.

Friends will be received Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Ave., Midland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, Midland. Interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.