Obituaries
June 18, 2024

Sarah L. Overton – Rostraver Township

Sarah L. Overton, 92, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, June 14, 2024. Born in Webster on Aug. 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Raffaele and Flora Lorenzo Vitale. Sarah was a graduate of Rostraver High School and was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Neupaver and Rose Vitale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Overton; stepdaughter, Sandra L. Overton; and brothers, Thomas A. Vitale Sr., Allen Vitale, Frank Vitale and John Vitale. Private graveside service and interment was held in Mon Valley Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements entrusted to JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

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