Steve Stanchak, Sr.
Obituary
Owner of Reliable Auto Body
Steve Stanchak, Sr., 76, of Elyria, died on Friday, October 10, 2008, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Avon. He was born on August 5, 1932 in Nowica, Poland, moving to this area 61 years ago.
He started his business, Reliable Auto Body, in 1954. He was the owner for 56 years before retiring in 2001. Steve was a member of St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church.
He is survived by his children, Victoria (Steve) Lester of Elyria, Scott (Deanna) Stanchak of Elyria, Charlene (Joe) Humphrey of Indiana, and Adam (Kay) Cholewinski of Indiana. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren; brothers, Jim of Lorain, and John of Wisconsin; a sister, Stefania Rewak of Lorain; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Stanchak, Jr.; parents, Michael and Eufrozyna (nee Szmajda) Stanchak; brothers, Pete and Bill; and a sister, Anna Pechovich.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain, where a Parastas will be held at 7 P.M. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 9:30 A.M. in the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 A.M. at St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3038 Charleston Ave., Lorain. The Rev. Fr. Steven Paliwoda, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Contributions, in his memory, may be made to St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3038 Charleston Ave., Lorain, OH 44055.
To send an online condolence, go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
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