Stephen Viazanko Obituary

Stephen G. Viazanko Jr., 89, of Norvelt, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 26, 1936, in United, a son of the late Stephen G. Sr. and Catherine (Whisdosh) Viazanko. He was a graduate of Hurst High School class of 1954. Prior to retirement, he worked 37 years at Latrobe Steel, was a bus driver for the Mt. Pleasant Area School District, and served as Mt. Pleasant Township auditor. He was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United; a life member of the Hecla Sportsmen's Club; an honorary lifetime social member of the Norvelt VFD; and a member of the Latrobe Steel buck pool committee. He is survived by his wife, with whom he just celebrated 67 years of marriage, Mary E. (Rockar) Viazanko; five children, Stephen G. Viazanko III (Brenda) of Acme, Mary Pfeifer (Don) of Mt. Pleasant, Robert Viazanko (Tracy) of Kecksburg, David Viazanko (Priscilla) of Acme, and Thomas Viazanko (Sue) of Lycippus; seven grandchildren, Andrea (Kevin), Canice, Patrick (Kendall), Ryan (Katie), Mark (Erin), Anna (Zach), and Madison; five great-grandchildren, Lacey, Mason, Connor, Ellie, and Ford; his brother, Paul Viazanko (Dorothy) of Mt. Pleasant; his sister, Francis Gray of Derry; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in St. Florian Catholic Church, United, with the Rev. John A. Sedlak as celebrant. Please go directly to the church. Entombment will follow in Mary Mother of Mercy Mausoleum, St. Vincent Cemetery, Unity Township. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Norvelt VFD, 2325 Mt. Pleasant Road, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. www.bachafh.com.