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Stephen T. Jr.
Stephen T. Gorka Jr., 68, of Perrysburg, OH, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in Lincoln, NE to Stephen Sr. and Elizabeth (Jacoby) Gorka on February 14, 1947. He married his loving wife, Mary A. Blitz, in Lincoln, NE on August 9, 1975. Steve proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the United States Post Office for 42 years retiring in 2010 as the Postmaster in Defiance, OH and was a member of the Postmasters Association for many years.
Steve is survived by his wife, Mary A. (Blitz) Gorka of Perrysburg, OH; children, David E. Gorka of Ypsilanti, MI, Stephanie L. (Joshua) Hoopingarner of Palatine, IL and Katherine A. Gorka of Ann Arbor, MI; grandchildren, Gracelynn Elise Hoopingarner and Michael Andrew Hoopingarner; brother, Michael D. (Cathy) Gorka of Lincoln, NE, and sister, Elizabeth (Merle) Wilken also of Lincoln, NE. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael A. Gorka; brother, Roland Gorka; both parents, and nephew, Gabe Wilken.
Friends will be received on Monday, March 23, 2015, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, Ohio (419-874-3133), where a memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Steve's name can be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, PO Box 105, Glenolden, PA 19036. Online condolences to the family can be made at
www.witzlershank.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Gorka
Priscilla
March 15, 2023
Mary is with you now. <3
Sharon Pohorecki
March 16, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
michael ahmic
April 11, 2015
My sympathy to the Gorka family. May he rest in peace.
Nancy Heffelfinger
March 30, 2015
Mary and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy Heffelfinger
Ashley from Otterbein
March 25, 2015
You were an amazing person in the short time I got to know you..Mary...my prayers are with you and the entire family....it was great meeting you all and I pray Stephen rests in peace.
Diane & Danny Gattshall
March 24, 2015
We want to express our sincere sympathy to the entire Gorka family. We know you all will miss him terribly but also know your a tough family and will stand by each other for strength. Prayers and our thoughts are with you all.
Michael Gorka
March 24, 2015
Well Big Bro, we did a pretty nice job with the old Navel hymn. See you in heaven. Little brother Mike
Loretta & Norman Anderson
March 24, 2015
Gorka Family, Our deepest Sympathy in your loss. Both my husband & I worked with & for Steve over the years in Lincoln. We both have a lot of fun memories working with him. We hope your memories will help you at this time of your loss.
Priscilla Shannon
March 23, 2015
Mary, I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and David, Stephanie, and Katherine..ALWAYS. Sending you love and hugs cousin.
Niki Repass
March 23, 2015
"Mama" Gorka and Family,
My love and prayers are with you. The Lord will be your strength, and He will give you comfort and peace. Sending my love and hugs.
Susan Johnston
March 23, 2015
Mary,David,Stephanie and Katherine my sympathy to your family on the passing of your husband and father. Here at Defiance post office we all were reflecting on his years here. We remembered all the times he spent here, and how proud of his family he was. My prayers and condolences are with you.
Susan Johnston
March 23, 2015
To the Gorka Family. Just wanted to say that we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless. Charles and Linda Gauthier and Fa.
March 23, 2015
Dearest Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and condolences are with you and your family. May God carry you through your grief and hold you close to his heart.
Sharon Pohorecki
Doug Emery
March 23, 2015
Gorka Family, Please accept our deepest condolences on Steve's passing. It seems like only yesterday that Steve was my boss, then promoted me to my first management position and introduced me to my wife. My life, and many other I think, would have been radically different without our paths crossing. I look back on his leaving the Lincoln Post Office and think it could not have been that long ago. He was a great boss, a terrific mentor and a good friend. May the pain soon be replaced by only great memories. Thanks Steve
March 23, 2015
Mary and Family , May the Great Spirit be with you in this pathway of loss .Will be thinking of you all. May the Great Spirit give you Strength. Janice Rost
March 23, 2015
Mary and family we are so deeply sorry for your loss. You are so strong in your faith I know that will see you through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your kids. Julie and jim bates
March 22, 2015
May our Lord walk with you, and give you comfort and peace. Our prayers are with you. Tom & Linda Plageman
Matt and Meliza Hartman
March 22, 2015
Our hearts go out to you during these difficult times. Know that we are here for you and also in our prayers.
Deborah Born
March 22, 2015
Mary and family..I am very sorry for your loss .I will keep you in my prayers. .Deborah Born
Susan Whitmire
March 21, 2015
Mary and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. We moved out of the neighborhood but you and I would go to the Komen
survivor breakfast and race. So very sorry for your loss.
Mary Lee Kovarik
March 21, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ernie Powell
March 21, 2015
My Condolences to Mary my cousin. God Bless you with His strength.
Also to David,Stephanie, and Katherine.
And also to the rest of the family.
Ernie Powell of Fort Collins, Colorado
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