Larry Joltin

LIBERTY- Larry Joltin, of Liberty passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning January 5, 2025 in St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by his family.

Larry was always proud to be born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where he was the only son of William and Ethel Joltin. 

He married the love of his life the former Shelley Rosenberg on October 28, 1972 with whom he would go on to share over fifty years of marriage and the love through their children Ben, Adena, and Joe. He was always committed to providing for his family and was a dedicated dad, grandpa, and beloved friend to many.

Larry always had a larger-than-life personality and was a professional sales legend. He was immensely proud to be honored by the National Shoe Retailers Association being named Salesman of the Year in 1983, 1984, 1985 while working for Reyers Shoe Store. Charles Kuralt came to downtown Sharon for his “On the Road” show, he interviewed Larry which then led to interviews as well as him appearing on Good Morning America and the Late Show with David Letterman. Time Magazine wrote an article covering all his successful sales and the very personal touches that he constantly provided to every one of his clients. In 2008, Dateline NBC and the Vindicator both visited with him and followed up with the undisputed “Shoe Sales Champ.” Never a man who wanted to slow down, later in life he and his wife had owned and operated L&S Windows and Safety Tile & Tub.

He leaves behind his three children whom he adored Ben Joltin and his fiancé Danielle Kiraly of Liberty, Adena McGowan and her husband TJ of Macedonia, OH, Joe Joltin and his wife Melanie of Chagrin Falls, OH; and by his beloved grandchildren Jacob, Matthew, Lily, Aliyah, and Zander. He also leaves behind his cherished and devoted friends Lenny Fisher, Fran Fisher, Ron Redlich, and Ronnie Wilson. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shelley on February 3, 2023, his parents, and by his sister Miriam Vitale.

 Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00AM in the Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home at 555 East State Street in Sharon, PA.

 Burial will take place at Temple Beth Israel Cemetery.

Friends are invited to express their condolences and share their memories with Larry’s family by visiting www.sampleodonnellfh.com.