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Frank Stefanka Obituary
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Frank Stefanka, 82, passed away May 30, 2016. He was born in Akron and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 59 years.
Frank served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. retiring after 48 years of service. Frank was a member of the Foresters, the Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society, the Summit County Genealogy Society, the Fish and Gun Club and was captain of his bowling team. He enjoyed traveling and visited most of the states, Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Europe.
Preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Wright, Josephine Larrison and Irene Steharsky; son-in-law, John Doulilis; he is survived by his wife, Helen of 56 years; daughters, Janice Doulilis and Jacquelyn (Mike Hammer) Stefanka; sister, Helen Steharsky; brother, Joseph (Verona) Stefanka; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial calling will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 3. In lieu of other remembrances memorials may be made to the Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society, 2083 Cook St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221. To view the tribute video, send condolences or sign the guestbook visit www.cliffordshoemaker.com
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Mitch and Nikki Doulilis
June 2, 2016
Sorry for your loss we are thinking of you.
Donna Semegen
June 1, 2016
To Mr. Stefanka's family,
I grew up in the same neighborhood as Mr. Stefanka's girls - more then likely they will not remember me as it was a long, long time ago! I remember Mr. Stefanka from those days very well. It was sweet many years later when we happened to be bowling on lanes next to each other at Stonehedge Place in Akron. I recognized his last name up on the score monitor and asked him if he had two daughters....and off we went talking about those days and his girls.
I remember very, very clearly how much I enjoyed that conversation - we spent quite a bit of time talking. I believe I ran into him a few other times - always in a bowling alley. He really enjoyed the game!
To all his family and friends who are grieving his loss, my deepest sympathy. May your happy memories comfort you in this difficult time.
The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home
June 1, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home & Crematory - Cuyahoga Falls1930 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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11:00 a.m.
Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home & Crematory - Cuyahoga Falls1930 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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