Stephen "Pista" Harasty,

Stephen George Harasty Jr. (Pista), age 69, a lifelong resident of Lorain, lost his hard fought battle to cancer on Friday, October 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born on November 8, 1942 in Lorain, Ohio to Stephen George Harasty Sr. and Elizabeth Harasty (nee Tokar). He graduated from Lorain High School Class of 1960 B and attended Bowling Green State University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Stephen made his career in law enforcement as a Police Officer for the Lorain Police Department, Lorain County Sheriff's Department and the Sheffield Lake Police Department. He also worked security for Marconi Industries and United States Steel Corporation. On October 28, 1967 he married the love of his life, Elaine (nee Krevinko) and for 45 years helped create the beautiful family he was so proud of. He was an active parishioner of the former St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church and was currently a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church. Stephen was involved in various groups, such as, The Lorain Hungarian Folk Dancers, American Hungarian Council, The Blue Knights and the Beaver Creek Sportsman Club. Steve enjoyed traveling, especially out west, to South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana with his wife and family. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, shooting sports, weight lifting and karate. Steve was extremely proud of his Hungarian heritage. He was able to speak, read and write Hungarian. He taught his family all the Hungarian traditions and customs. He loved telling jokes and putting a smile on anyone's face. He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine (nee Krevinko); children, Lisa ((Tony) Cuevas, Sandra Haslage, Stephen Harasty, Robert (Julie) Harasty, Christine Harasty, Linda (Chris) Ahmed, Cynthia (Chris) Howard, Mary (Joe) Weatherspoon; 29 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen George and Elizabeth Harasty Sr. and his sister, Olga Harasty. The Harasty family will receive family and friends on Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road., Amherst. Closing prayers will be said on Monday, October 15th. at 9:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 418 W. 15th. Street, Lorain. Rev. Fr. Robert Glepko and Rev. Fr. James Schmidt will con-celebrate. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com A complete obituary will appear in Sunday, October 14, 2012 edition.

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November 8, 1942 - October 12, 2012

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