Steve Hapach (1932-2025)

Steve Hapach, 93, formerly of Industry, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2025, during rehabilitation in Irwin, Pennsylvania with his family by his side. Steve was residing at Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Township. He was born in Midland on January 26th, 1932, a son of the late Louis and Kathryn (Huelic) Hapach. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife of 68 years, Lorraine, he was preceded in death by two sons, David Craig Hapach and Gary Stephen Hapach, who perished in the USAir Flight 427 tragedy, along with his brothers, Matt and Nicholas Hapach and his sisters, Elizabeth Tepovich and Mildred Wain. He is survived by his son, Brian Douglas (Nadine) Hapach of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, two daughters-in-law, Barbara Bosworth and Carol Hapach, his grandchildren: Lauren, Stephen, Emily, Amy, Michael, and Adam Hapach; as well as his brother, Iven Hapach, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Steve had a long career as a steelworker at Crucible Steel in Midland, followed by his work as a security guard at various locations. Steve was an avid hunter who loved taking yearly family trips to Myrtle Beach in his trailer and enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Blaise Parish in Midland. Once his children were grown and on their own, he and his wife Lorraine, took numerous trips, including traveling to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Europe and North Africa.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 15th from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 16th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Blaise Parish, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, followed by a private interment at Beaver Cemetery on Buffalo Street in Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steve’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.