Nicholas J. "Nick" Scarmack, Sr. of Fruit Avenue, Farrell passed away surrounded by family at 9 p.m. Saturday evening December 5, 2020, at Tuscany Gardens SNF in Pataskala, OH, following an extended illness. He was 88.

Mr. Scarmack was born August 25, 1932, in Farrell, the youngest child of Pasquale "Patsy" and Bertha (Kohut) Scarmack.

Nearly a lifelong resident of Farrell, he was a 1950 graduate of Farrell High School.

Nick was employed by Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant for 42 years, from high school graduation until the plant's closure in 1992, and was a proud member of the United Steelworkers of America.

A devout Catholic, Nick was an active lifelong member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell.

For 25 years, he volunteered as a coach with the Farrell Little League.  An avid bowler and fisherman, Nick also enjoyed playing league softball with his co-workers.  He also had a keen interest in reading American history and American military history.  He loved attending and participating in the annual Scarmack Family Reunion, and the annual Sharon Steel Machine Shop picnics.

Nick was an avid fan of both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Pittsburgh Steelers football teams, as well as the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team from his days of idolizing Stan "The Man" Musial in his youth.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was blessed to be married to his one and only love, the former Mary E. "Tootsie" Ruffo, for 54 years. They were married November 24, 1956 at Our Lady of Fatima, and she preceded him in death May 23, 2010.

Nick is survived by a son, Pat "Patsy" F. Scarmack and his wife Kathy, Pataskala, OH; a daughter, Tina M. Scarmack, Farrell; a daughter, Julie A. Mesaros and her husband George, Sebring, FL; a daughter, Paula L. Boyle and her husband Leo, Reynoldsburg, OH; a daughter-in-law, Kristy Conn Scarmack, Somerset, PA; a son, Mark J. Scarmack, M.D., Logan, OH; and a son, Joseph A. Scarmack, Farrell.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, Sammi Jo and Joe Mesaros; and James, Rachael, Stephen and Jessica Scarmack; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife and his parents, Nick was preceded in death by a sister, Millie Scarmack Nigro; a son, Nicholas J. Scarmack, Jr; an infant daughter, Kathryn Mary Scarmack; and an infant grandson, Michael P. Scarmack.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Arc of Mercer County, 850 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA, 16148.

Private calling hours for family and extended family will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (12-9-2020) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Public calling hours will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass Thursday (12-10-20) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, in the Church, with Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Anthony Cemetery, Hermitage.