Stephen ‘Diddy’ Charles Liptak 1948-2023

Steve was born Feb. 23, 1948, to Stephen and Elizabeth “Betty” Rivalsky Liptak in Youngstown. Steve was raised in Struthers and has always been affectionally known as “Diddy” by his family and friends.

Diddy served his country honorably as an Air Force sergeant in Vietnam. After his service, he attended Youngstown State University and later pursued a career in steel and plastics manufacturing and management. He was a vice president and general manager of several companies in Youngstown, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.

Stephen was married in 1983 to the love of his life, Deborah “Debbie” Basinsky. They had two children, Stephanie “Stosh” and Matthew “Mo Man.” He adored his children and truly loved his wife of 40 years.

Diddy loved working on his cars, being outside in his yard and having a cold drink near a lake or the ocean. In his younger years, Diddy loved to run the long trails of Mill Creek Park and also enjoy Handel’s ice cream right after. He could often be seen driving around town in his cherished 1977 bright orange Corvette.

Diddy was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved.

Diddy was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, Thomas Liptak.

He is survived by his brother, Lawerence Liptak (Nancy); his sister-in-law, Joanne Liptak; his brother-in-law, Michael Basinsky (Nancy); his sister-in-law, Rebecca Crimmins; and his brother-in-law, Mike Crimmins. He leaves behind a deep love for all of his nieces and nephews, as well as his many friends.

Diddy and his family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses that helped him through the years, especially Dr. Ricchiuti, Dr. Tofil and Dr. Ornstein.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at St. Charles Borromeo Church (with a brief viewing at 9:15 a.m.).

The family requests in lieu of flowers or gifts, to please make a donation in Stephen’s name to Man Up Mahoning Valley, to raise awareness of the importance of prostate cancer screenings, www.founda tion.mercy.com; to St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, OH 44512; or to the Fisher House Foundation,which provides for veterans and their families, www.fisherhouse.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

Family and friends Stephen may visit www.fox

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