Stephen P. Samek; Jr.; 93 of Arnold City; Belle Vernon; Pa; died Thursday; August 26; 2010 in Mt. Macrina Manor; Uniontown; Pa.

He was born April 22; 1917 in Arnold City; Son of the late Stephen Samek and the late Rose Pasterick. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and former member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Fayette City. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport Plant; a Coal miner for 20 years and part owner of the Palms Bar in Fayette City. Stephen was a WW II veteran of the US Army Air Corp. and member of American Legion Post 659 in Belle Vernon for 58 years. Steve was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steeler Fan and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him in life.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years; Genevieve M Pabis Samek and Son; David Samek & wife Janet of Belle Vernon; Sister; Mary Muzina of Broadman; OH; Grandson; David Samek; Jr of Belle Vernon; Granddaughter; Renee Miklos & husband Barry of Belle Vernon and 2 Great Grandchildren Anthony & Ryan Miklos. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brother John Samek and sister Anna Samek; brother in law Charles Chuck Pabis.

Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM in the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home; Inc.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; PA. (724)326-5621 and Monday; August 30; 2010 until 12:00 PM when a blessing service will take place followed by a funeral mass at 12:30 pm in the St. Sebastian RC Church with Rev. Fr. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; Pa. American Legion Post 659 will conduct services Sunday at 7:00 Pm in the funeral home. Members of St.Sebastian Church will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Stephen Samek Sunday at 3:00 Pm in the funeral home.