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Stephen Staviski Obituary

STAVISKI, Stephen M.
Age 70, of Elmira, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Elcor Health Services. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and retired from Elmira Correctional Facility. It was Stephen's wish that there be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Dec. 4, 2007.

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Mel (Missy) Schroeder

December 25, 2007

Stephanie and Mary,

Extending my sympathy - my parents just shared about Steve. I remember all the fun we had traveling around, swimming, and spending time together.

Tammy Chase (Chudzinski TAE '79)

December 10, 2007

Beth, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my prayers. Tammy Chase (Chudzinski)

Paul Titus

December 10, 2007

I can still see Steve's smile...having worked with Steve for years, his sense of humor was refreshing and sustaining, while working in a difficult environment. My condolences to his family...Steve will not be forgotten! God Bless.

Carol Faivre

December 5, 2007

I was saddened by the news of Steve's passing. I pray that you will find comfort in peace through the sharing of all of your fond memories.

Sue Wade

December 4, 2007

Dear Mrs. Staviski & Stephanie:
I am sorry to hear of Steve's death. I'm sure his suffering is over and he is up in heaven with many of his good friends who passed before him. May God Bless both of you and give you peace at this difficult time.

JANICE TEMPLE

December 4, 2007

MARY AND FAMILY, STEVE WENT THROUGH ALOT IN THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE. WE PRAY HE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING AND NOW CAN BE IN PEACE. STEVE WAS A GREAT GUY..OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.LOVE AND PEACE, DON AND JANICE TEMPLE..FORT MYERS,FLA

Jessica (Faivre) Hill

December 4, 2007

Mary, Stephanie, and Family- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers and wish that I was closer to help in anyway that I could. Steve and his sense of humor will be greatly missed.

JoAnn Gutshall

December 4, 2007

Mary - So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Jack and JoAnn Gutshall

Tom Bennett

December 4, 2007

I worked with Steve on the Hill.
Just a great guy to be around. What
a sense of humor; and a pretty darn
good officer. He will be missed by
many. My sincere condolences.

Alice Richer Estes

December 4, 2007

Mary - we heard of Steve's poor health at the '56 50th Reunion. So sorry to hear that he has now passed.
sincerely,
Alice Richer Estes, Rochester, NY

Brian & Gail Hatfield

December 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Dick and JoAnn Delany

December 4, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about Steve. Unbelievable... Dick and I were just talking today about the Clubhouse Committee and the good times we had with the group. We mentioned Steve's name along with some of the others we worked with. Our condolences to the family

Jim Lynch

December 4, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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