Stephen J. Strelec

November 28, 1922 - March 14, 2020

Stephen J. Strelec Age 97, of Natrona Heights, formerly of Tarentum, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Julia Strelec (Slenkovich); loving father of Stephen R. Strelec and Cynthia (David) Giovannitti; grandfather of Jessica (Joel) Smith, Lauren Strelec, Melissa Strelec, Julie Scotti and David Giovannitti; great-grandfather of Jack Smith; brother of the late Emily Malgott, Helen Tarlton, Michael Strelec and Anna Cooper. Son of the late Stephen and Veronica Strelec (Rezak). Her graduated in 1941 from Tarentum High School and attended Marshall College. While in the army infantry during World War II, he earned various medals and honors including a bronze star for his service during the Battle of the Bulge. Employed for 43 years at Allegheny Ludlum, he retired as the superintendent of production for the laminations department. He was a member of the Tarentum VFW and the Jednota Club. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Holy Martyrs Church, 344 W. 9th Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084. Burial in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery to follow.