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Stephen Sirkin Obituary
Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday (January 19) at his home, 127 Pine Ridge Drive, Newark.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday (January 20) at the Temple Beth-El, 755 South Main Street, Geneva. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.
Those wishing may make a donation, in his name, to the Temple Beth-El, 755 South Main Street, Geneva, New York 14456.
Stephen was born on October 15, 1939 in Newark, the son of Dr. Jacob and Edith Shapiro Sirkin. He was a 1957 graduate of Newark High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colgate University. After receiving his law degree from Syracuse University in 1964, he served as an FBI Special Agent until 1968. He served in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and New York before returning to Newark to practice law. In 1971, Steve was elected Wayne County District Attorney serving until 1989. He was then elected as a Wayne County Judge and served from 1990 till his retirement in 2009. Stephen was also an appointed Supreme Court Justice and during his career presiding over cases in fourteen counties.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Burlee Sirkin; son, Jonathan (Leann) Sirkin; daughter, Elise Blitz; and several grandchildren.
Stephen was predeceased by his parents; and his step-mother, Winifred Sirkin.
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Larry M DePauw
January 10, 2022
Steve was a great guy, showed alot of compassion from the bench when he handle a case involving my son.
Kay Johnson
February 24, 2021
I served in the Wayne County Grand Jury in the late seventies, and having been held over to see if we could dislodge the money appropriated for jail renovation.
I admired DA Sirkin with his knowledge and just the power of his personality. It was a pleasure to have served while he was serving as DA and I will always remember him as a brilliant asset to our community.
John Cochran
April 23, 2020
Let's all remember the outstanding work that Stephen Sirkin did on the Richard Phillips case.
Leslie (Sopko) Orr
January 21, 2020
I met Steve years ago when I was an inexperienced D&C reporter in Wayne County trying to do a challenging job, and he was the District Attorney and later a judge. His wit, guidance, and knowledge were such a help. I respected his integrity and fairness - plus, he was a joy to talk to! The world lost a really good guy. My condolences to his family.
Sandy Dodson
January 19, 2020
Steve will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Larry DePauw
January 19, 2020
Really helpful to me and in particular, my son. Great guy that will be missed.
Cathy Fagner
January 19, 2020
Rest In Peace. Have known you since way back in 1977 when you did the closing on my house. Also. Though the fire department
Lori Randolph
January 19, 2020
Judge Sirkin, it was a pleasure to know you. God Bless!
Bill Bolling
January 19, 2020
As a state police member in Wayne County for 30 years I spent a lot of time with Steve as an ADA in justice courts as the DA and as a county judge I always respected his judgement and knowledge and appreciated his guidance loved his humor
Sue Hartman
January 19, 2020
He finalized my granddaughters adoption and he shared our joy right with us. I thought he was a wonderful man.
Allan Mallette
January 17, 2020
So sorry to hear about Steve's death. My condolences to Bev and the rest of his family.
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