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John Stepanik Obituary
DALLAS — John R. Stepanik, 83, of Dallas, died Monday morning, June 27, 2016, in the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.
Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late John and Victoria (Yahara) Stepanik and was a graduate of Larksville High School. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of Good Shepherd Polish National Church, Plymouth, and was the Superintendent at the State Correctional Facility, Dallas. John was an avid outdoors man and love hunting and fishing.
John is survived by his loving wife, the former Jane McLaughlin, Dallas; daughter, Susan Miller and her husband, Paul, Laflin; son, John Stepanik, Dallas; two grandchildren, Matthew and Peter Malak; brother, Robert Stepanik, Larksville; and sister, Maureen Magalski, Dallas.
Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth, with the Rev. Lucian Urbaniak officiating. Interment will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Arrangements by Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville.
Visit www.strishfuneralhome.com for additional information.
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Edgar & Susan Kneiss
June 30, 2016
Jane and family. We were so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was always a gentleman and a great role model to those who knew him. He will be missed. Our condolences and prayers go out to you.
June 30, 2016
John:
Sorry for you're loss.
don recicar
June 29, 2016
Peggy Lahart Ungvarsky.Grew up next door to Maureen,Sonny, and Bobby.My deepest sympathies to you and your family....
Gloria Cardoni
June 29, 2016
I worked with Superintendent Stepanik at SCI-Dallas. He was an outstanding superintendent and a gentleman. He always had a kind word for everyone.
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Roy & Carol VanWhy
June 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Jane and family on John's passing. He was a wonderful boss and great friend. I was honored and privileged to work with him at S.C.I.D. Dallas. He will always be remembered as one of the original, dedicated officers who made Dallas a respected institution. May he rest in peace.
David Larkins
June 28, 2016
John was a good man and friend. May he rest in peace.
Mario Scotti
June 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Robert Astary
June 28, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 27, 2016
John was a very kind and friendly neighbor and was an outstanding Superintendent at SCI Dallas prison. I will miss seeing him on my neighborhood walks. My sympathy's go out to the Stepanik family.
Mike Leskowsky
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