Samuel H. “Sam” Sozio (1941-2025)

Samuel H. “Sam” Sozio, 84, of Ohioville, passed away on October 8th, 2025, with his family at his side.

He was born on September 18th, 1941, a son of the late Adam and Dorothy Sozio. He is survived by his wife of 57-years, Betty Matthews Sozio, his son, Samuel J. Sozio, his daughter, Elissa (James) Tanner, his grandsons, Jonah (Nikita Langnecker) Tanner and Jacob Tanner, his granddaughters, Jaime and Sarah Tanner and great-grandchildren, Maria, Atticus and Theo.

Samuel graduated from the former Lincoln High School in Midland and Geneva College in Beaver Falls. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, going on to work as an accountant for Crucible Steel of Midland. He 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 of Midland and the Knights of Columbus Council of Midland. He 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.

Friends will be received on Sunday, October 12th, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 13th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Blaise Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland. Interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

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