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Stephen R. Laskey

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Stephen R. “Steve” Laskey, 59, of Mount Pleasant, Pa., passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 13, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family, after fighting a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).

He was born on September 24, 1959, in Connellsville, Pa., the son of Robert Louis Laskey Sr. and Kay Laskey of Connellsville.

Steve was a member of Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mount Pleasant.

He was a graduate of Southmoreland High School, Class of 1978, and was self-employed as owner of Steve’s Restaurant Appliance in Mount Braddock, Pa., for over 30 years.

He enjoyed his trips to Lady Luck Casino, Nemacolin Woodlands, where he was very much respected and known.

Outside of his love of family, Steve had a passion for fishing, hunting and golfing.

Steve was full of life and always had a new joke for his family and friends.

Steve was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Brother, Son, Uncle and Cousin to his family and a Friend to many.

He is gone from our lives, but will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him: his parents, Robert L. and Kay (Kessler) Laskey of Connellsville; his loving and devoted wife of 21 years, Natalie (Romanik) Laskey, whom he married August 23, 1997; his three loving children: Shelby R. Gindlesperger and husband Josh of Greensburg, Pa., Stephen Q. Laskey and Melina K. Laskey, both at home; his siblings: Mark Laskey and wife Millie of New Jersey, Lori Laskey of Pittsburgh, Pa., Karen Pritchard and husband Lee of North Carolina, Robert L. Laskey Jr. and wife Patti Ann of Dawson, Pa., Jeff Laskey of Scottdale, Pa.; his mother-in-law, Marcia Romanik of Derry, Pa.; his sister-in-law, Jeannine Filby and husband Jean-Jacque “Jim” of Normandy, France; his cherished pets: Maisie, Carly, Monkey, Nugget, and Bazinga; and his daughter Malina’s pet horse, Blondie. Also surviving are a number of Aunts and Uncles, Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and numerous Friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gary J. Romanik (April 8, 1999); maternal grandmother, Marie Brothers; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Nellie Laskey.

Steve’s family cordially invites family and friends to the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 417 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale, Pa., Friday from Noon to 8 p.m.

Additional viewing will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at which time his Funeral Liturgy will begin in the Funeral Home.

Chapel Services and Interment will be held in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Pa.

To view online obituary, send condolences, flowers or obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com

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