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Beloved longtime Ohio coach killed by lightning strike 3 weeks after retiring
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points According to the National Lightning Safety Council, Pierro's death is the 14th lightning strike fatality this year. Joe Pierro had retired three weeks earlier from Steubenville High School, where he coached football and baseball for over 30 years.
A 60-year-old coach died after being struck by lightning while cutting his lawn. Joe Pierro had retired three weeks earlier from Steubenville High School, where he coached football and baseball for over 30 years. The incident occurred at his home around 11 a.m. ET. According to the National Lightning Safety Council, Pierro's death is the 14th lightning strike fatality this year.
The school district confirmed his death in a Facebook post, remembering him as a mentor, role model, and friend. Further details about the incident are available from the National Lightning Safety Council and other sources.
More information about Joe Pierro's life and career can be found through news reports and statements from the school district.
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Category: schools Published: September 8, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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