NORTHAMPTON, Pennsylvania
1922 - 2015
Drabick, Stephen Stephen Drabick, 92, of Whitehall passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 8, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Jeanette K. "Jeanie" (Karabin) Drabick who died May 3, 2009. Born December 29, 1922 in Ormrod, PA, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (Maslany) Drabick. Stephen worked for Black & Decker and the former General Electric company. He was a shop steward for many years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton. Stephen honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during WWII in the South Pacific. Survivors: son, Dr. Stephen J. Drabick and his wife Rae Ann, of South Whitehall; daughter, Natalie L., wife of Harvey "Bud" Ricci, of Quakertown; 6 grandchildren, Timothy, Justin, Jeremy, Gwynne, Alyson and Elysse, 7 great grandchildren, Adam, Danielle, Tyler, Wesley, Lucy, Molly and Everett; sister, Elizabeth Nederostek, of Whitehall; brother, Donald Drabick and his wife Frances, of Whitehall. Services: Funeral Liturgy will be Thursday February 12, 2015 at 10:00 am. in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church 1343 Newport Ave. Northampton. Family and friends may call Wednesday 6 - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Burial with military honors will follow in St John the Baptist Parish Cemetery. Online condolences may be submitted to www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to the Church or Peaceable Kingdom c/o funeral home.
To Steve, Rae Ann and family, So sorry for your loss of a loved one. With deepest regrets.
Darlene Krause-Clemence and Mary Krause.
Darlene Krause-Clemence
February 15, 2015 | Neffs, PA
Natalie and family
So sorry for your loss.
I remember when dad used to stop in and visit us at lunch in the osteo days. keeping you in my thoughts
Sue Mertz
Sue Mertz
February 13, 2015 | Whitehall., PA
Dr.Drabick and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Father. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Rose & Vince Grabarits, Carol Ann Thomason
February 12, 2015 | Northampton, PA
Dr. Drabick and family,
We are very sorry for your loss and hope your memories help to get you through this difficult time. Sending you love and prayers.
Ron, Cathy and R.J.
February 11, 2015
Dear Steve and Natalie, My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. I am saddened by the loss of Uncle Steve.
George Nederostek
February 10, 2015 | Edmond, OK
Dear Steve and Natalie, My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Many happy memories from the "old" neighborhood.
Gayle (Blum) Chrvala
February 10, 2015 | Whitehall
stephen, lived a long productive life.A soft spoken man, someone you enjoyed being around, having worked with him at Ge. Steve was a member of our breakfast club.
JOHN w. REPPERT
February 10, 2015 | Allentown, PA
Dear Family,
I am very saddened to know of your loss of Stephen. The first time I met him, we had a wonderful visit. We talked non-stop. He was very interesting. He is now at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You
LV Hospice Volunteer
Sharon Antrim
February 10, 2015 | Whitehall, PA