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Stephen Lachendro Obituary
Stephen Julian Lachendro, 49, of Arlington Avenue died Friday in Bernalillo, N.M.
Born Dec. 8, 1958, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Margaret McCarthy Lachendro and the late John Robert Lachendro.
Mr. Lachendro was a member of the Meridian United Presbyterian Church. He was a former elder of his church and currently a member of the church choir.
He was currently a full-time reservist in the Air Force Reserve stationed at the Youngstown Air Force Reserve base in Vienna, Ohio, at the rank of senior master sergeant. He also was a veteran of the Air Force, where he was an electrician.
He was a member of the Northern Ohio Balloon Pilots Association. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners Pilots Association, the Balloon Federation of America and the Butler Farm Show Airport.
He also was a notary public.
Steve is survived by his wife, Carrie Pollock Lachendro, whom he married Sept. 16, 1978; two sons, Chris Lachendro and his wife, Tracy, and Joseph Lachendro, all of Butler; a daughter, Amanda Lachendro, a student at Slippery Rock University; his mother of Zelienople; a sister, Ruth Anne Lachendro of Los Angeles; four brothers, James Richard Lachendro of Scotland, Edward Michael Lachendro of Beaver Dam, Wisc., Michael Alan Lachendro of Reno, Nev., and Mark Timothy Lachendro of Cranberry Township; and a number of nieces and nephews.
LACHENDRO- Friends and family of Stephen J. Lachendro, who died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at THE THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Stephen Cahoon, a former pastor of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in The Butler County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society Pennsylvania Division, Attn. Memorial and Honor Gifts, P.O. Box 897 Hershey, PA 17033 or to The Balloon Federation of America's Youth Balloon Camp.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Lachendro
MSgt Laura L. DiPiero
October 31, 2008
Our deepest sympathies, from our family to yours . . .
The Di Piero Family
Jesse Benson
October 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Pat McCarthy
October 17, 2008
I am so sad and will miss my very kind cousin. I did not realize it 'til now, but the Lachendro boys especially, Stephen are like my 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. brothers. My love and prayers are with you Carrie, Chris, Amanda, Joe, Aunt Peg, Jimmy, Ed, Mark, Michael and Ruth Ann
Cindy Workman
October 16, 2008
Dear Carrie, Chris, Joe & Amanda,
We are so very sorry for your loss and wish that we could be there to comfort you. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Cindy, Jonathon, and Andrea
MSgt Barney Millisor
October 15, 2008
I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news of Steve's passing. Take comfort in knowing that he loved what he was doing and that he served his country with pride and honor.
Tim Esterly
October 15, 2008
Your family are in our thoughts and
prayers. Esterly family in Boardman, OH.
Ed Cohen
October 15, 2008
Members of the Zelienople, PA American Legion, Post 474, proudly salute this fallen veteran.
Post Historian
Gary Henderson
October 15, 2008
It was my pleasure to know and work with Steve here at the Airbase and he will be thought of often. My condolences and prayers go out to your family.
Ed and Drew McDowell
October 14, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
Jodi Seginak
October 14, 2008
To the Lachendro family,
I worked with Steve for several years at the medical squadron in Youngstown. He was one of the most intelligent people I have ever met, and I know he loved you dearly. My heart goes out to all of you. We will miss him terribly.
The Kalina's
October 14, 2008
Dear Carrie, Chris, Joe and Amanda-
We can't express the sadness we feel in the loss of your husband and father. The only consolation in such a tragedy is that God took Steve doing what he loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rachel Pool
October 14, 2008
Dear Carrie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted by memories and the love of friends and family.
Sincerely,
Craig, Rachel Pool and Levi
Paul, Cathy, Jacob and Chloe Miller
October 14, 2008
Steve was part of our military family at Pittsburg as well as Youngstown. He will be missed and forever in our hearts. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the Lachendro/Pollack family, friends and loved ones.
Sharon Tate
October 14, 2008
Carrie, Amanda, Chris and Joe ~
I am so very sorry for you loss. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Everett Wilson
October 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Peggy Roush
October 14, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Palacios, Capt USAFR Ret
October 14, 2008
My Deepest sympathies go out to the Lachendro Family. I worked with Steve at the reserve base in Youngstown OH before retiring. He always treated me with the utmost respect. I'm sure he will be missed.
Billy Baxter
October 14, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dennis Yoho
October 14, 2008
I’ve known and worked with Steve for many years here at the Youngstown 910th Air Base. He was a good friend and he will truly be missed. (910 Security Forces Administration Office)
Wade Chambers
October 14, 2008
I worked with Steve for several years. His professionalism,and dedication to duty will be missed by the Security Forces Squadron.
Christie Bonner
October 14, 2008
Dear Carrie and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful person. My husband, Danny and I chased for Steve at the Mountaineer Balloon Festival in Morgantown, WV. Carrie, we were the people that ate at Rosa's with you. We will keep all of you in our prayers. God Bless You! Danny, Christie, Derek and Ashley Bonner
KHS Class of 1977 Reunion Committee
October 14, 2008
To Carrie, Chris, Tracy, Joseph, and Amanda,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. Please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers and you go through this difficult time.
Jake, Tracy(Pollock), Emma & Hanna Dailey
October 14, 2008
To all of the Lachendro/Pollock Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Lori & Doug McCann
October 13, 2008
Dear Friends, We're so, so sorry! There's nothing we can say to help you, but please know that you're all in our prayers. Love to all.
Joe Kirchner
October 13, 2008
To Aunt Peg, Ruth Anne, Michael, Mark, Ed and Jim, and Carrie,
Although it has been many years since I last saw Steve, I was deeply saddened by the news. I pray that God will help you get through what will be some very difficult days ahead. I wish I could be there on Thursday, but I will at least keep you in my prayers.
Mary Carol Geddis
October 13, 2008
Dear Carrie and children, Aunt Peg, and my cousins Ruth Anne, Jimmy, Eddie, Michael and Mark,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Stephen. I wish we could be there in PA for the service on Thursday.
Love,
Duke and Mary Carol [Kirchner] Geddis
Carole and Jerry Falk
October 13, 2008
Carrie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
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