Frank R. Areno, 73, of Empire, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his home.rt

He was born October 9, 1939 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Louis and Mary (Griffo) Areno.

Frank served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army as a sharpshooter.

Frank retired from AEP.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Bailey) Areno; brother, Joseph (Patti) Areno of Gilbert, AZ; sister, Catherine (Jim) Hatzioannou of Ikaria, Greece; he was a father figure to Anthony Bailey (Sarah Thompson) of Knoxville, Becca, Helenmarie, and Troy Smith, Jr.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Tuesday from 11 AM until time of funeral services at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Hudson officiating.

His final resting place will be at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Valley Hospice.

Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com