Stephen Bernard Petiya
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Born on December 1, 1932 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was the third oldest child to John R. Petiya and Mary Ulicny.
Description
Stephen was a man of average height and average weight.
Early Years
- Childhood
- Siblings
- John William Petiya
- Edward Charles Petiya
- Ronald Petiya
- Eugene Ronald Petiya
Education
Stephen graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio
Religion
Stephen was a member of St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio where he was also a past member of their choir.
Military Service Years
Seaman Stephen Bernard Petiya served in the U.S. Naval Reserves during the Korean Conflict. Began serving on 26 Mar 1952 and was discharged on 26 Mar 1952. He served as a Dental Technician.
Family Years
He married Barbara Ann Timko on July 19, 1952 in Bainbridge, Maryland where Stephen was stationed while serving in the U.S. Naval Reserves. They divorced in 1964. Stephen later married Thelma Jean Jenkins on February 13, 1982. They had no children.
The Stephen and Barbara would only have one child - Sharon Marie.
The only child of Barbara and Stephen was;
- Sharon Marie Petiya
Residences
Working Years
Employed as an engineer for Packard Electric Division of General Motors in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Personal Life
He loved to play the harmonica and enjoyed woodworking.
Death
Stephen died at his home on March 20, 2016 at Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio.
He was buried at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. The grave of Stephen is located in All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio.