Steven Krajnik

Steven Krajnik

ALLEGANY - Steven Krajnik, 59, of 3757 S. Nine Mile Road, passed away peacefully Monday (July 31, 2023) in his home.

Born Feb. 26, 1964, in North Tonawanda, he was the son of Donald G. Krajnik and Florence T. McDonald Barrett.

Steven was a very talented carpenter. He had the ability to turn a chunk of coal into a diamond. He worked in the construction field for many different companies from New York to Florida throughout his life.

The last 10 years Steven worked for himself. One of his major customers was Randy Korkowicz, owner of Randy's Up the River and Randy's Fireside Restaurant. Randy was not only a customer, he was a very dear friend of Steven's.

Steven was never married, but had a longtime girlfriend, Christina Elhers, whom he truly loved. Steven loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed spending time with all of his friends.

Steven is survived by the love of his life, Christina Elhers of Tully; sister, Johanna (James) Bowman of Allegany; brother, Edward Harding of Belfast; nieces, Erin (Anthony) Bowman of Allegany and Shantel Bowman of Cuba; nephews, Tyler Harding and Dakota (Kristin) Harding, both of Hamburg; six great-nieces; four great-nephews; aunts, uncles and many cousins.

Steven was preceded in death by his father, Donald G. Krajnik of Town of Tonawanda; his mother, Florence T. (McDonald) Barrett of Angelica; and a nephew, Justin Elliott of Olean.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home.