Sam Petrillo

Sam Petrillo, 96, of Sharon, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Embassy of Hermitage.

Mr. Petrillo was born on April 25, 1930, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Pasquale and Angelina (Sebastian) Petrillo. He attended Sharon High School, class of 1949, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Upon his honorable discharge, he returned home and worked at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. After the plant closed, Sam worked for the City of Sharon Street Department, retiring in 1996.

Sam was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church, Sharon, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and money counter. More recently, he was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell. He was also active in the Mercer County Cursillo Movement.

A sports fanatic, he loved watching and cheering on the Cleveland Browns and Indians and Notre Dame Football. He also spent 37 years officiating local basketball and football.

He is survived by his wife, the former Ann Rankin, whom he married on August 1, 1959 in the former Sacred Heart Church; two daughters, Christine Oberman, and Marsha Petrillo; a son, Samuel Petrillo, all of Sharon; two grandchildren, Mitchell and Rachel Oberman; a sister, Tomasina Palazzo, of Sharpsville; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Buglak; and a nephew, Victor Palazzo.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Gentiva Hospice, 26 Nesbitt Rd., Suite 200, New Castle, PA 16105.

All services are private. 

Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hermitage.