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VIENNA - Steve Soroka, of Vienna, Ohio, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 18, 2026, following a period of declining health. He was the township's oldest resident at 101.
Steve was born Dec. 10, 1924, in Youngstown, a son to Wasyl and Paraska Szewczuk Soroka.
Self was forgotten the day that he left his home to defend our flag and help keep our country free when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was awarded the following decorations: Victory Medal WWII and American Area Asiatic Pacific. He was assigned to the Aiea T.H. Naval Hospital, Hawaii, and the Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. In 1946, he was honorably discharged from his duties with the rank of Mailman 1st Class.
He was a 1943 graduate of Scienceville High School, Youngstown.
He fell in love and married a gal by the name of Olga Bassara on Sept. 14, 1947. They held hands for the next 58 years until her passing on December 19, 2005.
Steve had worked for General Fireproofing, Youngstown, and retired after dedicating 30 years of service to the company.
He was a member of the Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Warren; founding member of Mathews Athletic Boosters, who built the football field; and Howland Scope, where he liked playing cornhole.
In his spare time, he enjoyed being passionate about farming and his farm, affectionately named: “Prospect Hill Farm.”
Survivors include his children, Dennis (Marsha) Soroka of Avon Lake, and Lee Ann (Steve) Sena of Vienna; grandchildren, Luke Soroka, Justin (Jenny) Soroka, Kristen (Jared) Terlecky, and Stefanie (Marc) Burcham; and great-grandchildren, Drew and Grace Soroka, Evelyn and Audrey Soroka, Jackson and Dane Terelcky, Addison, Cooper and Reese Burcham.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Olga; and siblings, Mary Gnip, Ted, Pete and John Soroka.
A time of gathering to honor Mr. Soroka's life will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403.
His celebration continues with military honors and a funeral service at 1 p.m., also in the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest next to his bride in the Vienna Township Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mathews Athletic Boosters Football Program (or) Hospice of the Valley, both c/o the funeral home.
Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Soroka was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)
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