Steven Gunsalus

Steven Gunsalus obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Steven Gunsalus

Steven Gunsalus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by T.J. Fluehr Funeral Home on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Steven Gunsalus, 71, of Eddystone, PA, passed away peacefully,

surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at

Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lower Merion Twp, PA.

Born in Chester to the late John Ray and Beatrice Maier Gunsalus,

Steven worked in the maintenance department at Stinson Towers in

Chester and later at the Wyndham Hotel in Delaware. He enjoyed

playing video games and was an avid fan of Star Wars and Star Trek.

Steven was also preceded in death by his brother, John Gunsalus;

sister, Donna Patro and his brother-in-law, Walter Patro.

He is survived by 3 sisters, Maryanne and Ed Hall, who was also

his best friend, Kathleen and John Patro and Michele Gunsalus; 2

brothers, Anthony and Erika White and David and DeeAnn White; and

numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass 11

AM on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic

Church, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022, where friends may call

from 10 until 11 AM. Interment will be private.

To share a memory of Steven, please visit www.tjfluehr.com

Florists, all deliveries must be made to the above church on Thursday, by 9 AM.

Arrangements T.J. Fluehr Funeral Home, David A. Cericola Jr, Funeral Director.

All inquiries regarding this service, please call (610) 304 - 3349

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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