Samuel N Paone, much-loved uncle, great uncle, stepfather and friend died at Oak Leaf Manor South, Millersville, PA on March 8, 2024 after a brief illness surrounded by family, friends, the staff of Oak Leaf Manor South and Ascend Hospice aiding him in his last walk in life. He was 87 years old. Samuel was born in Lancaster, PA, son of Saverio and Mary Innocencia (Fulginiti) Paone. He lived his long life in Lancaster and Mountville, PA. He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1954 . He was preceded in death by his dear sister Teresa Hager, niece Patsy Rhoades, stepdaughter Sandee Campbell and ex-wife Norma Campbell-Paone. He graduated from Millersville State Teacher College in 1958 with a bachelor's degree and Temple University with a master's degree in Elementary education 1968. Samuel taught for 33 years in the Garden Spot, Solanco and Hempfield at Landisville Elementary and then Centerville Elementary from where retired in 1992. Samuel willingly shared his joy for life with his family and friend. He brought his winning attitude to every endeavor from teaching and being a statistician/scorekeeper at Lancaster Catholic High School for over 57 years for basketball and for football. In 2016, Samuel was entered in the Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame Volunteer Award for Dedication to Athletics. Samuel was a reservist with the U.S Coast Guard, Cape May, NJ, from 1954 to 1968.Samuel is remembered for his smart and witty sense of humor, his love for animals, his passion for sports and his enjoyment of spending evenings at the Lancaster Commercials Travelers Club, Lancaster, PA where he enjoyed playing cards and socializing with his many friends that he spent many evenings with. Samuel has made a lasting impact on all who knew him. Samuel is survived by two stepchildren, Lisa Campbell (wife Stacie) Lancaster, PA and Stephen Campbell, Lancaster, PA, seven nephews and nieces, Dominic Russo (wife Vaso), Lancaster, PA, Mary Theresa Lombardo (husband Anthony) Lancaster, PA, Rose Marie Reynolds (husband Richard) West Grove, PA,, Fran Dodson-Katras (husband John) Willow Street, PA, Frank Russo (wife Roberta), Mountville, PA, James Hager, Jr. (wife Deb) State College, PA and Joseph Hager, Battle Creek, MI. In addition, Samuel leaves behind many great nieces and nephews and one sister, Rose Russo (husband, Frank) Lancaster, PA. A graveside memorial will be at held at St. Anthonys Roman Catholic Cemetery on Ranck Mill Road, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Samuel's memory may be made to LCHS Boosters Boys Basketball,650 Juliette Avenue, Lancaster PA 17601.