Steve John Wadovsky

Steve John Wadovsky, 79, of Christiansburg, Va., died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of August 4, 2009, following a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Betty); his daughters, Karen Wadovsky, of Christiansburg, Va., and Sharon Barney, of Connecticut. He is also survived by his son-in-law, George Paternoster, of Connecticut; his nephew, John Wadovsky Jr.; nieces, Mary Hartle and Laura Post, of New Jersey; and long-time friend, Donna Carter, of Christiansburg, Va. "Grand-dogs and cat" include, Nemo, Jake and Molly. Mr. Wadovsky was born and raised in Franklin, New Jersey where he lived most of his life before moving to Bristol, TN for 15 years and most recently Christiansburg, VA for the last 4 years. Steve was the superintendent of the Franklin Water Department for many years and owned his own excavating business with his brother, Frank. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Wadovsky is preceded in death by his parents; Frank, Sr. and Mary; sister, Rose; brothers, John and Frank, Jr. He is also preceded in death by his "grand-dogs" Katie, Mikey and beloved Puppy; "grand-cats" Suzanne and Charlene. Mr. Wadovsky's family would like to thank Dr. Alan Sklar for being an extraordinary doctor and even more, an outstanding, compassionate friend and support. Dr. Sklar is proof that Angels really do walk among us! We would also like to thank the wonderful staff of Amedisys Home Health Care, Human Touch Home Health Care Agency and most recently Carilion Hospice. You were a fabulous support to all of us and we appreciate you greatly. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the home health agencies that were so vital in our hours of need. The Wadovsky family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral service.com.