Steve A. Stepanik, Sr., 90, a lifelong resident of Oliver, Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Uniontown on August 25, 1926, son of the late Frank and Mary (Anthony) Stepanik.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son Robert Stepanik, and siblings, Frank Stepanik, Jr., Joseph Stepanik, Ann David, Mary Pennington, Frances Hanzes, and Helen Stepanik.

Steve was a lifelong member of St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church. He was a coal miner retired from Isabella Mine and Coke Works in Luzerne Township, and member of UMWA. During WWII, he proudly served his country in the United States Army at the rank of Sergeant.

Steve was a quiet man most remembered for his hard work ethic, big strong hands, and love of deer hunting, which he shared with his sons and grandsons.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 67 years, Magdalene (Shuster) Stepanik; their children, Steve A. Stepanik, Jr., Donald Stepanik and wife Janice, Janet Kaufold and husband Roger, Gerald Stepanik, Paul Stepanik and wife Judy, John Stepanik and wife Debbie, and Marlene Kolosky; 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Andrew Stepanik and Michael Stepanik and wife Theresa; and many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Friends will be received in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, Pa., on Friday, December 16 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; and on Saturday, December 17 until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.

The Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, 61 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, Pa. with Rev. Father Peter L. Peretti as celebrant.

Interment will be held in St. Mary (Nativity) Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. where military honors will be accorded by Gen. George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103.

The Parish Wake Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 3 p.m.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.