Stephen Michalek Sadecky

Stephen Michalek Sadecky, 81, of Sanford, FL, previously of Tarentum, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, following a brave decade plus battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Steve was born November 14, 1943 in Pittsburgh to the late Joseph and Mary (Solar) Sadecky. Steve graduated from Tarentum High School in 1961. He was a great man, otherwise known as a master of all trades. He utilized his considerable mechanical talents in running Sinclair gas station in the early 1960’s and, afterward, owning his own garage “Sanford and Sadecky” in West Tarentum. He was also employed by Pullman Standard of Butler and AP Green in West Tarentum.

Steve welcomed the challenge of restoring salvaged vehicles, home items and anything that appeared beyond repair, bringing them all back to life. Steve was also an accomplished scuba diver. He enjoyed attending a good flea market, looking for treasure from other people’s trash. He will be remembered and cherished for his unique outlook on life. As a father, he taught his children to greet everyone with a hello and a smile, and to ask how that person was doing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marie, son Steve, sister Martha Dillon and brothers Camille, Bela, William and Joseph Sadecky. He is survived by his daughter Cathy (Steve) Ruzicka, son Joshua, brothers Carl (Joan) Sadecky and Clement Sadecky, sister Elaine Curley, stepdaughter Erin McNichol, stepsons Jeff, Scott and Marc, granddaughter Christy and great grandchildren Summer, Riley and Bobby and numerous step grandchildren.

A private family gathering and blessing service will be held in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial will be private in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. VISIT: dusterfh.com