Final Salute

Francis G. “Bud” Niehaus, 98, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 15, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Niehaus was born Nov. 23, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Francis G. and Nora (Mohan) Niehaus. After moving to the Shenango Valley with his family, he graduated from Hickory High School in Hermitage with the class of 1943.
Bud excelled as a member of the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team and the school’s drama program playing the role of a parson, thus earning him the nickname, “The Passing Parson.”
A proud World War II veteran, Bud was a Seabee in the Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre of Operation from 1943 to 1946.
His beloved wife of 75 years, Carol (Lehn) Niehaus, whom he married June 14, 1947, survives at their home in Youngstown, Ohio.
For more than 35 years, Bud was employed by General American Transportation Corp (GATX) in Masury, Ohio, where he began as a welder and retired as an inspector in 1984.
Bud was of the Catholic faith and a former longtime member of St. Joseph Church in Sharon.
He enjoyed playing golf with his wife, Carol, and was also an avid bowler. Above all else, Bud loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Bud is survived by a daughter, Nora Jean Zaboroskie (Dale), Martin, Ga.; four sons, Francis G. Niehaus Jr. (Patricia), of Sharon; Kenneth Niehaus (Carol), Ocean View, Del.; Michael Niehaus (Cathy), Memphis, Tenn.; and Scott Niehaus (Christine), Pittsburgh; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Darlington and Delores Reddinger; and a cousin whom he considered a brother, Robert Niehaus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed toward the American Heart Association, online at www.heart.org/donate.

NIEHAUS
Francis G., 98, of Youngstown, Ohio.
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to noon Friday (4-28-23) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
Funeral service: Noon Friday in the funeral home, with the Very Rev. Thomas Whitman, officiating.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.