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Stephen Keplinger Obituary
He was born October 6, 1918 to Richard and Julia (Kuffa) Keplinger in Akron and had been an Akron area resident his entire life. He was a carpenter for Brown-Graves Lumber for 41 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the Jednota 553, and the St. John the Baptist Altar and Rosary Society. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II.
Steve was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irene; grandson, Marc Williams; brother, Rudolph; and sister, Johanna Caley; and is survived by his children, Rosemary (Fred) Capotosto, Stephen (Mary) Keplinger, Thomas (Rachel) Keplinger, Anne (Paul) Williams and Loretta (Buck) Williams; grandchildren, Angela (Trevor) Rednour, Sergio (Marie) Capotosto, Roberto (Danielle) Capotosto, Julia (Craig) Campbell, Zachary, Brian, Jason (Debbie) and Kevin (Brandi) Keplinger, Christine (Ryan) Williams, Joseph, Michael (Mistie) and Anthony (Mary) Williams, Crystal Seidel and Sarah and Adam (Erin) Williams; great-grand-children, Christian and David Rednour, Brianna, Giordano and Angelina Capotosto, Brandt and Ellie Campbell, Ava, Jason Kayla, and Trent Keplinger, Emily and Evelyn Winfield and Leland Williams.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St., and 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 4019 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319, followed by interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Clinton. The family will receive friends TODAY, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home where a Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. and time of sharing will take place at 7:45 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Francis Church or the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Anthony, 330.724.1281
anthonyfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Keplinger
Jan Struckel
November 12, 2011
My Dearest Capotosto Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. God Bless all of you.
Christopher Esker
November 11, 2011
Tony, Mary, Leland and the Williams family -
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss and celebrate the life of your grandfather. While we might not have gotten the chance to know him, it would seem by his deeds and other's kind comments that the apple falls not far from the tree, and that he's probably already passing out milk and cookies at the pearly gates.
Chris-Kay-Emily-Maddy-Christopher Esker
Litke's
November 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Mickie and Dale Litke
USMC Family and Friends
Barbara Keplinger
November 11, 2011
Remembering Your Dad, Our Uncle. The things he did to show you he cared. The sound of his voice. The wisdom he shared, A piece of advise you'll never forget. The way that he lived examples he set. The stories he'd tell. His great success that he was proud of. His passion, His laughter, His Love.
When you think of your Dad and everything that made him the man that he was, his memory lives on through you. I'm so sorry for all of our loss.
May the Dear Lord be with you all.
Love Always, Your cousin Barbara and Daniel Keplinger
Nancy Smith
November 10, 2011
Dear Steve,Mary and Family: So sorry about your Father my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Daniel Keplinger
November 10, 2011
I,am Sorry abut your father and gradfather . He was a good Uncel , A good brother , A good son too . And we all will miss him . Daniel Keplinger
Jo Misanko
November 10, 2011
Steve was always a happy smiling go luck kinda guy! Anytime you visited the home you were given cookies and milk and always made sure you took some home, Now your dad is in heaven with the rest of our loved ones and the memories will carry you through and heal the wounds in time. Remember the happy times that Steve shared with many many friends and family. A long time neighbor and love was always shared by Steve Peace and Joy may be in your hearts. Blessings, Joanie Misanko
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