Stephan Elash

CAMPBELL… Stephan “Flash” Elash, age 75,  passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

Stephan was born on January 22, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Steve and Eileen (Graban) Elash. He was a 1964 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a long-time resident of Campbell, Ohio. He was also a member of the Campbell Gridiron.

Stephan retired from Parker Hannifen after having over 35 years of service as a welder.

Stephan was a faithful parishioner of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church and a member of the Campbell O ’Club.

Stephan will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and loyal friend to many. He enjoyed golfing, trips to Vegas and spending time with friends and family. He loved sports, especially watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He also shared fond memories of his time playing softball.

Stephan will be deeply missed by his loving partner, Marsha Altiero, with whom he shared 49 years with: his son Stephan “Beaker” (Chrystal) Elash; his sister, Cynthia Ferrick; Grandchildren Stephan, Marc, and Victoria Elash; nephews and nieces Tim (Patty) Nolder, James (Rosemary) Nolder, Tonya (Alfred) Boggia, Kelly Ferrick, Kristin (Jordan) Rogers, Sara Sandora; many great-nephews and great-nieces, and extended family of Cheryl Sandora, Darlene Altiero, and Kathy Altiero. Stephan was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Eileen Nolder.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday June 29, 2022 from 5-7pm at the Wasko Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7pm. Additional calling hours will be held Thursday June 30, 2022 from 10-11am at St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church in Campbell followed by a funeral service at 11am with Fr. Andrew Nelko officiating.

Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cemetery.

The Elash family has entrusted Stephan’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell.

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