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Steven Hartleben Obituary
M. Hartleben
Steven M. Hartleben, 29, of Canton, OH passed away Thursday November 6, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born June 29, 1979 in Massillon, OH the son of Eric C. Hartleben and Sandra (Casto) Hathaway. Steve was a machinist working for Moog Flo-Tork in Orrville, OH for the past two years. Steve was an avid sports fan who coached softball at Genshaft for "the Hot Heads". He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding dirt bikes. Steve loved spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed. On April 22, 2006 he married Melodie (Haynam). They are expecting their first child in May. Also surviving is his father Eric (Charlene) Hartleben of Stockport, OH; mother Sandra (Wayne) Hathaway of Massillon; grandparents Reva Casto of Massillon, Carmen Hartleben of Stockport; step-grandmother Carol Emerson of Shellburne Falls, MA; brothers and sisters David Walters, Victoria Hathaway, and William Hathaway all of Massillon; Jessica Hartleben and daughter Bethany, Jennifer Hartleben, and Jackie (Allen) Hartleben all of Stockport, OH; cousin Marjie Hartleben of Alliance; step- brother Wayne D. Hathaway and children Tyler, Haley, and Zada of Massillon; father and mother in-law Clark and Judy Haynam of Massillon; brothers in-law Alan ( Allene) Haynam and their children Kyle and Brianna of Clinton, OH, Adam (Sandy) Haynam and their children Kayla, Jenna, and Marissa of Canton, OH, and Michael (Amber) Haynam and their children Grant, Brady, and Quinntin; sisters-in-law Michelle (Tristan) Evans and their children Abigail, Alliah, and Ashley, and Annette Haynam all of Massillon; grandmother-in-law Frances Pryor of Massillon. Steve was preceded in death by his brother James Walters III, and grandparents Roy Hartleben, Dillon Casto, and Donald Emerson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 P.M. at Arnold- Lynch Funeral Home 1100 Wales Rd., Massillon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Oster officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the family. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to www.arnoldlynch.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Hartleben
Dianne Cummings
December 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved my nephew, Steven especially Mel and baby on the way, my sister Sandy and her husband Wayne and all Steven's relatives everywhere. He was a remarkable Nephew that just seemed to know what was the right thing to do and did so many good things the right way to help unite and take care of those around him. No one can replace Steven but we can try to follow his example of bringing peace and calm and unity, help and happiness to those we can while we still can. Remember though we don't understand we must trust & believe God & Love always! With all our Love & prayers, Aunt Dianne & Uncle David Cummings, David Jr & Jessica Cummings, Danette & Karl Amerson, Divina & Rene Martinez, Sayde and Emma
Sam and Craig Morris
November 26, 2008
I am so sorry I just heard about Steven. I knew Steven as a kid when he first moved in with Eric and Charlene. He was a great kid and he will be missed. My prayers are with his wife, baby to be and whole family.
Rhonda Cassidy
November 21, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and we are sorry we missed the calling hours as we had an untimely death in our family as well. Rhonda Cassidy (Hensley)
Cindy Michel (Hensley)
Patty Kobelt
November 19, 2008
Melody, I just found out this evening - No words can heal your heart - I know it literally feels like it wil never be right - through God's love you will mend but never to forget.
katie
November 17, 2008
Robin, i've only known u for a short while,but u r a great individual and any family member of yours would have been a pleasure to have known. U have my deepest condolences at this time. God bless u and your family. stay strong
Marc Jarvis
November 14, 2008
I posted this shortly after Steve's death on Marjorie Hartleben's web site and I feel the comment is appropriate. Steve was an individual who enjoyed a challenge. I know this personally because I have worked with him recently for over a year. Steve took great pride in his work.
Although, Steve and I did not always see eye-to-eye, I have always tried to understand where Steve was coming from, as Steve has tried to understand where I was coming from. It TRULY makes me sad to see an individual who was such a genuinely good person pass away under these circumstances. My prayers are with his wife to help her through this time of tragedy and want to let her know that if she needs any help to contact me or any person that works at MOOG Flo-Tork and we as a team at MOOG will do our best to help her through tough times.
Steve was a goal oriented person and I know the memory of Steve will live on in other people hearts as it will mine.
Sincerely,
Mr. Marc and Jessica Jarvis
[email protected]
Melissa & Jason Calhoun
November 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Mackie
November 12, 2008
Wayne & Sandy: My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Please remember all the good times and always keep Steven in your memories. He will live on. My deepest sympathy goes out you both and to Mel and to Steven's brothers Wayne, David, William and his sister Victoria.
DAN EMERSON
November 12, 2008
MEL, SANDY, WAYNE AND ALL THE REST OF THE FAMILY. IAM TERRIBLE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MEL BE STRONG AND REMEBER YOUR FAMILY IS HERE FOR YOU. MY FAMILY WILL HAVE YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
UNCLE DAN
Bryan and Lisa Lewis
November 11, 2008
Our prayers go out to Steve's family at this difficult time. God be with all of you!
amy kellow/longaberger
November 11, 2008
Hey mel,
I know it has been a long time, i am sooo sorry to hear. I will pray for you and your family. I will be here for you if you need me, look me up.Once againg i am so sorry, you are such a great person.
Carol Emerson
November 11, 2008
On behalf of Carol J. Emerson (Steve's Step-Grandmother): She writes the following;
The untimely death of Steve was a shock to our family and my heart goes out to my daughter-in-law Sandra & my son Wayne, also to all my other grandchildren; Wayne, David, William, and Victoria. Mel, This is most likely the hardest time you will have to face in your lifetime, but the child inside you is a part of Steve that will live on in his memory.
All My Love,
Mrs. Carol J. (Hathaway) Emerson
Shelburne Falls, MA
Daniel Gorkos
November 11, 2008
To the family and friends of Steven, my thoughts and prayers are with you. It saddens me that so much time has passed since I last seen Steve and knowing I will not have that chance again. He was a true friend.
Steve & Michelle Brothers & family
November 11, 2008
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.. He was a pleasure to work with @ Portage Electric. He will always be remembered and missed. God Bless
Kendra Mellon
November 11, 2008
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Steve was great guy. We worked together @ Portage Electric. He will be missed by many.. God Bless and Take care.
Scott Sheppard
November 11, 2008
May the memories close to your heart help to soothe your spirit at this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy.
Chris Film
November 11, 2008
I'm am very sorry for your loss. I knew steve when he worked at portage electric. He was a real nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr.& Mrs. Sam Marang
November 11, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy
Hascena Price
November 11, 2008
Mel and the entire Haynam family my heart is hurting for you! You all are in my prayers and thoughts during this tough time. Mel i know your family will help you through this because you have a wounderful family and I love all of you!!!! GOD BLESS YOU MEL. love cena
Adam Haynam
November 11, 2008
Steve was the best thing that has ever happend to my sister. He was loved deeply by my three daughters and will be sadly missed by Sandy and myself. I am really going to miss getting my butt kicked by him at pool and the games of flag football in my back yard, and just having him and Melodie over for pizza. You will be missed but never ever forgotten.
Aubrey Juszli
November 11, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am a family member of Steven's friend Kurt. Take care.
Paul and Tamee Kieffer
November 11, 2008
The loss of any family member is hard, but the loss of one so young and full of life is overwhelming. Our prayers are with Melodie, The Hartleben Family and the Haynam Family. You have our deepest sympathies.
Richard Lindower
November 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dawn Zeiler
November 10, 2008
Sandy & Wayne, I am so sorry for your loss. Steven was a good man and would do anything for anyone...so many looked up to him. He truly took pleasure out of the simplest things and had a child-like sense of humor that was very endearing. I have 3 1/2 years of memories that I will always hold close to my heart. You and your family will always be in my thoughts my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love always...
Jean Lung
November 10, 2008
I was stunded to hear about Steves death. Steve and I worked together at Portage Electric. I would bake him a tray of cookies for Christmas every year. He was such a kind, generous person. He always had a smile on his face and never had a bad word to say about anyone. Melodie, you are a very lucky person to have had him in your life, as short as it was. I do wish you all the best that life has to offer you and your child. Always remember him through your child. I too was blessed to have known him. You are in my prayers.
Kayla Cleveland
November 10, 2008
Steve will be greatly missed. He was like a brother to me. I'm a friend of the Hartleben family. He always made us laugh I will remember all the memories, especially riding 4-wheelers. He will always be in my heart. And the family will have my condolence's, and Mel will be in my thought's and prayer's through this difficult time. And we know Steve is in a better place now looking over us.
Kayla
ParentShare
November 10, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Courtney and Paul Henry
November 10, 2008
This is such a terrible loss. Steve will truly be missed. He was such a great friend. Our hearts go out to Mel and the family. If there is anything we can do please call.
Love always...
Forever in hearts...
Trudi Featsent [Graybill]
November 10, 2008
Clark and Judy: I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember me but I recognized your married name. It is so hard to lose someone so young.
Amber Haynam
November 10, 2008
I'm so sorry for everything you are all going through. Steve was a great guy and he always made me laugh. He will be missed by many people. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Miranda Russell
November 10, 2008
Steve will be greatly missed by everyone he knew and loved.
Kim Clark
November 10, 2008
Steve will greatly be missed by everyone who knew him. He was always happy and smiling at work and we will truely miss him. His wife and family will be in our prayers.
Anita Hale
November 10, 2008
My prayers are with the entire family! I have known Steve since he was a little boy back in Barlow. I am friends with his Mom and Dad and loved all the kids very much! Lost touch with Steve as he grew up but still remember him very fondly! Put your trust in God and he will see you through! I just could hardly believe my ears when Rebecca told me what had happened. Our entire family is praying for all of you!
Robin Rossiter
November 10, 2008
Sandy & Wayne, We are very saddenned by your loss, Steven's death was a shock to all of us who knew him. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mel and to Steven's brothers Wayne, David, William and Sister Victoria. He will be remembered by all and his laughter will always be heard.
Robin & Jim Rossiter
Pete Cook
November 10, 2008
I am sorry to hear of the loss.
In my Prayers.
Tamra Peppard
November 10, 2008
Steve will be greatly miss by everyone who knew him. I had the pleasure of working with him for such a short time, he was always eager to help whenever needed. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
Briona Grafe
November 10, 2008
We send our thoughts and prayers to your family in this time of sorrow. Jimmy, Briona, and Jackson.
Marjorie Hartleben
November 10, 2008
There are no words to describe the loss....
Mandy Matelski
November 10, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Steve. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. My heart goes out to his family. I didn't get to know him that well, but I'm very good friends with David and Wayne.
Krista(Dr. Dangs office)
November 10, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, Sandra and Mel, if there is ANYTHING I can do please don't hesitate to ask. Losing my husband 31 months ago I feel your pain and how your heart is breaking. Hang in there and remember he is always with you, hold your memories close to your heart. I am sorry I can not attend the services tomorrow with Dr. Dang and Sharon that is something I am not ready for. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
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