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STEVE J. LIPOVIC
1926 - 2019
STEVE J. LIPOVIC
1926 - 2019
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BORN
1926
DIED
2019
STEVE LIPOVIC Obituary
Passed away peacefully of natural causes at Riverside Care Center on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Beloved husband of Betty Jane Lipovic of 69 1/2 years. Steve was born in McKeesport on June 27, 1926, son of the late Steve and Julia Levicki Lipovic. He was preceded in death by his sister, Julie Fout of West Covina, California. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Wasilko Lipovic of McKeesport, PA; son, Curt (Lisa) Lipovic of Bettendorf, IA and Celeste (Rick) Montanti of Gibsonia, PA; and three wonderful grandchildren, Lauren and Lance Lipovic and Ross Montanti. He graduated from McKeesport Vocation High School, where he played football and was Vice President of his Senior Class. Graduated from the Douglas Business School of Pittsburgh, PA. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Donner and worked as a Data Processing Specialist at US Steel Corporation, Irvin Works for 42 years. Steve played baseball in the McKeesport Daily News League and used those talents to later manage Port Vue Minor League and Little League Youth Baseball for many years. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, where he was a former member of Lakeview Country Club, Morgantown, WV and Lincoln Hills Country Club, Irwin, PA. Had two holes-in-one at Butler's Golf Course, Elizabeth, PA. He enjoyed bowling and participated in many local leagues. Steve also had a passion for gardening and landscaping. Family and friends will be received at STRIFFLER'S OF WHITE OAK CREMATION & MORTUARY SERVICES, INC. (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6711) on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of military honors at 6:00 p.m. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
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The D'Amico Family
January 31, 2019
Dear Betty Jane, Celeste, and Curt and families,
Please accept our deepest heartfelt condolences on Steve's passing, He was a good man who was a great husband and father, in addition to being a good friend and neighbor. We always loved how he took great pride in his yard. Outside every day for sure. The nicest yard on Washington Blvd! May his beautiful memories be with you always
Ted Lipnicky
January 31, 2019
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to work with Steve at Irvin Works. He was a gentleman, who treated is co-workers with respect and kindness. May he rest in peace.
Ted and Josephine Lipnicky
January 31, 2019
Family of Steve Lipovic
So sorry for your loss. WE worked for years with Steve at Irvin Works. It was a pleasure to work with him. He was a gentleman, who treated others with respect.
Ted and Josephine Lipnicky
Bob Bukk
January 30, 2019
To Mrs. Lipovic, Curt, Celeste, and Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences on Mr. Lipovic's passing.
He was my minor league baseball coach over 50 years ago. I would think of him often over the years and his coaching had a very positive impact on my life.
May God Bless the Lipovic Family! I will keep all of you in my prayers.
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January 30, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your dear loved one. 1 Corinthians 15:26 id
January 29, 2019
My sincere condolences to family and friends. May God sustain you at this time of such great loss (Psalms 94:19).
January 29, 2019
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" (Isaiah 61:1, 2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
January 29, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort and peace in God's loving arms during this difficult time of grief. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
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