Harold Edward Fette

Harold Edward Fette, 88, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the Embassy of Hermitage.

Mr. Fette was born on August 23, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Kenneth and Blanche (Clark) Fette. He was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Upon his honorable discharge, he began working at Sharon Steel’s former Farrell plant, where he was a heater helper. Later, Harold worked for Ohio Security and most recently as a crossing guard for the Sharon School District.

Harold was a member of the Sharpsville United Methodist Church.

He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 162, Sharpsville, and the Forty and Eight Veterans Organization.

An avid Sharon Tiger fan, he was a proud season ticket holder for more than 30 years.

He married his wife of 62 years, the former Virginia Arnett on August 27, 1960. She passed away on June 8, 2022.

He is survived by two daughters, Melinda Swartz, of Sharon, and Traci Kovacich and her husband, Mike, of West Middlesex; a son, David Fette and his wife, Deb, of Sharon; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Harold was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Loop; a son, Ronald Fette; a grandson, Corey Lee Swartz; three sisters, Sandra Winner, Shirley Christy and Donna Gregory; and a brother, Kenneth Fette.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Gentiva Hospice, at 26 Nesbitt Rd., Suite 200, New Castle, PA 16105.

Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday (10/20/2026)in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Funeral service will immediately follow at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home, with Rev. Aaron Lego, officiating.

Military honors will be rendered by the Wheatland and West Middlesex Honor Guard.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.