Steven H. Brodsky

Steven H. Brodsky, 77, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.

He was born February 21, 1948 in Hartford, Connecticut, to Leon and Molly (Suckman) Brodsky. He grew up in Plattsburgh, New York, where he played 13 years for the Canadian Youth Hockey League.

Steven served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years at Forbes Field, Topeka, Kansas.

Steven married Wanda Faye Peterson on June 22, 1970. She survives of the home.

He earned his associate's degree in respiratory therapy from Washburn University in Topeka, then continued his education at Missouri Western State University. He worked as a respiratory therapist at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, then later returned to New York state where he worked at the VA Hospital in New York City, where he retired in 1992.

Steven was very into sports and cheered for many teams, including the New York Mets, New York Rangers, Notre Dame football, University of Connecticut basketball, and the New York Giants. He was a huge sports memorabilia collector.

An outgoing person whom everybody loved, Steven was all about his family. He loved spending time with the kids and his grandkids were his world. He was known as "the baby whisperer" for all of the little ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 55½ years, Wanda; children, David Brodsky, Natalie Elardo (Brian), Diane Brodsky, and Stacie Hasten (Randy); son-in-law, Robert C. Read; 11 grandchildren, Aaron Read of Topeka, Kansas, Corbin Elardo (Lidia) of Grain Valley, Missouri, Valerie Read of Topeka, Kansas, Noah Hobson of St. Joseph, Missouri, Sarah Hobson of St. Joseph, Missouri, Melissa Hasten of Savannah, Missouri, Drake Brodsky of Lawrence, Kansas, Carter Hasten of St. Joseph, Missouri, Lane Elardo of Savannah, Missouri, Landon Hasten of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Harrison Brodsky of Wilmington, North Carolina; six great-grandchildren, Gracie, Sam and Naeri Elardo, all of Savannah, Missouri, Julia Read of Topeka, Kansas, Caroline Elardo of Grain Valley, Missouri, and Zakari Negonsott of St. Joseph, Missouri; younger brother, Arnold Brodsky; two nephews, Brian and Scott Brodsky; and niece, Esther Potts (Will).

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to the local youth sports league of the donor's choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.