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Stephen Sekula Obituary
NEWARK: A funeral service for Stephen T. Sekula will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at 1PM, in the chapel of the Bruker&Kishler Funeral Home with Pastor Don Frederick officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 6-8PM on Tuesday, at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st Street in Newark and one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.
Mr. Sekula, 83, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center in Newark. Born on December 19, 1929, in Waterford, Pennsylvania, he was one of ten children born to the late Julian and Mary (Janusz) Sekula. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and had worked in retail sales in Xenia and Newark most of his life and had owned and operated Cedars Lawn & Garden Center in Newark for many years. Mr. Sekula enjoyed golfing and gardening.
He is survived by his children, Kathy Davenport of Brookville, Ohio, Judy (John) Tomcisin of Newark, Gail (Matt) Condra of Bellbrook, Ohio, Steve Sekula of Stafford, Virginia; his grandchildren, Andy Davenport, Renee (Jamie) Strader, Lisa Davenport, Sarah Davenport, Bethany Davenport, Josh Tomcisin, Hannah Tomcisin, Ben Condra, Allison (Tyler) Shephard, Laura Condra, Joe Condra; his great-grandchildren, Rayah Strader, Gatti Strader, Sarah Shephard, Taih Tomcisin; a brother William Sekula of Erie, Pennsylvania and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Sekula and three sisters and five brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058.
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Duane May
July 16, 2013
Kathy, Judy, Gail, and Steve,
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Steve's passing. I was hoping to get to stop by to see him in the next couple of months. I really enjoyed the time I got to spend visiting with him and Lois and the rest of the family.
Best always,
Duane
John Janusz
July 14, 2013
I've had several serious discussions with Steve and was always impressed by his wisdom. Yes, he was opinionated, but he had great logic. I still remember going to the Sekula farm house as a 12 yr. old kid for Pauline's wedding and sleeping w/4 or 5 other boys in the same bed. That was after we had swum in the cow pasture pond. May god bless his family during this time especially. He will be sorely missed. John & Ann Janusz
Sr Rose Kuzma
July 14, 2013
PRAYERFUL WISHES FROM THE KUZMA'S
Stephen's sister Pauline was married to our cousin Paul Sargent
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