Stephen J. Bednar, 91, of Daugherty Township, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at Celebration Villa, Chippewa.

Born August 7, 1932, in New Brighton he was a son of the late Louis and Anna (Procovich) Bednar.  Stephen was a member of New Brighton High School’s class of 1950.  He went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Geneva College.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a retired Science and Math teacher from Big Beaver Falls School District.  While teaching he took night school at the University of Pittsburgh to get a Master’s degree.  Catholic by faith, he was a former member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family.

Surviving Stephen are his nieces, Wilma (Frank) Farkas, Eileen Fritz, Goddaughter, Judy Lutz, friends, Deric and Chelsea Bolland, and many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Amy Malichky, Sophie Kirchel, Mary Kuberski, and Anna Rossa, brothers, John, William, and Louis Bednar, and special friends, Theresa and John Matotek.

Friends are welcome Saturday from 930am until the time of prayers at 11:30am, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at, Our Lady of the Valley, Holy Family, at Noon.

Entombment will follow at Beaver Cemetery.