Stephen D. Demko Sr.

Stephen D. Demko Sr.

Stephen D. Demko Sr, 92, of Ashland passed away on Thursday December 12, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East.

Born in Ashland on September 6, 1932 he was the son of Anna (Karabinas) and John Demko.

Stephen was husband of Shirley H. (Welker) Demko for over 72 years.

He was of the Protestant faith and was a member of Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ in Ashland.

Stephen graduated from Ashland High School in 1951.  He served in the Army during the Korean War.  Following his military service, Stephen worked for the Ford Motor Company as a Tool & Die Maker for over 45 years prior to retiring.

In his free time Stephen enjoyed tinkering with mechanical things and doing yard work.

He was preceded in death by his 7 brothers and 8 sisters. 

Stephen is survived by; wife Shirley H. Demko, Ashland; daughter Barbara Tucker (Demetrius), Philadelphia; son Stephen D. Demko Jr. (Joanne), Ashland; son William Demko, Chalfont; 5 grandsons Shawn, Steve, Craig, Joshua & Alex; 7 great grandchildren Charley, Chase, Blake, Aubrey, Maddox, Gavin & Avery; nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will announced in the near future.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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