Stephanie H. Kuhar-Sipusic 1952-2023

Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Helen A. Rovnak Kuhar and Stephen P. Kuhar. Her only sibling, Michele Kuhar, had the privilege of being by Stephanie’s side at The Cleveland Clinic until the end, when she reunited with God, family and friends in heaven.

Born Feb. 12, 1952, in Youngstown, Stephanie attended Boardman High School and graduated from Miami University of Ohio. She had a zest for life, spending a college summer working and living in London, England, followed by extensive travel throughout Europe.

Stephanie was actively involved in the Youngstown Playhouse. While working at U.S. Steel, Stephanie gave a tour to Academy Award winner Robert DeNiro and appeared in the movie “The Deer Hunter” alongside friends and family.

She retired from the Warren U.S. Post Office after 21 years of service.

Stephanie is survived by her best friend and ex-husband, Robert J. Sipusic of Boardman; and Mary Gregory of Austintown, who was like a sister to her. She leaves behind many friends and colleagues from Now Creations Inc., headed by Vince Lisi, as well as various other community organizations.

Stephanie believed in the inherent goodness of people and made a lasting impact through her “kindness cards,” which she distributed to strangers and acquaintances. Her favorite motto was, “Bloom where you are planted.”

A generous soul, Stephanie had a deep love for animals and birds, exemplified by caring for her four feral cats and neighborhood strays. Eight months ago, she adopted a 10-year-old beagle / pug rescue named Bella, who remained faithfully by her side.

She is survived by cousins, Mark Rovnak (Susie) of Bluffton, South Carolina; Ruthie Kulik Reda (Santo), Judy Kulik Davis (Bob), Margie Kulik Kale, Andrea Kulik Hrycyk (Nick), Susan McIlrath and Lori Rovnak, all of Youngstown; Joann Muter-Smith and Marianne Kuhar La Rosa (Joe) of Columbus; and Marilyn Kuhar Sheehan (Jerry) of Boston; sisters-in-law, Diane Sipusic-Blaner (Jim) of Florida and Becky Sipusic of Niles; and nieces and nephews, Jamie Joshua (Shawn Harrah), and Jeff Joshua (Jen) and Jason Joshua of Florida, Carli Sipusic (Josh) of Michigan and David Sipusic of Niles.

Stephanie was also preceded in death by five uncles, five aunts and one nephew.

Stephanie’s wish was to donate her body to science, but a caring cremation has taken place due to COVID-19.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests monetary donations be made in Stephanie’s memory to All About the Pawz, 87 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown, OH 44515, 330-707-5617, www.allabouthepawz.com.

Stephanie discussed her spiritual journey in a podcast interview with Bob Dove, a spiritual philosopher and truth seeker, in Episode 28 from June 2023 at the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=hteOPXg1AmQ

Please join the family in honoring Stephanie’s life and death with love, gratitude and appreciation for crossing paths with an exceptionally beautiful person, both inside and out. Her memory will be treasured by the many friends whose lives she touched.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book or send condolences to Stephanie’s family.

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