Stephen J. Urban, Jr.

Stephen J. “Steve” Urban Jr, age 78, of Norvelt, PA peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant, PA to Stephen “Chip” Sr. and Annabelle (Klosky) Urban. 

Later Steve graduated Hurst High School class of 1964. A few years later, he proudly served in the Army National Guard in support of the Vietnam War operations; while serving he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then spent the majority of his life, employed at Robertshaw Controls, as a Precision Tool Grinder Journeyman. 

Furthermore, he dedicated over 20 years to the Norvelt Volunteer Fire Department, where he was selected to serve many Line Officer positions. Through the years, he greatly enjoyed attending college football games with friends and family. 

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Connie (Yasher); his children, Stephen with wife Angela and Scott with wife Nikki; grandchildren, Tyler, Braden (Emma), Chaney, Reese, Hanna, Riley, Brant and Bryn Urban; great-grandchildren, Tyler Jr, and Beau; brother, John (Sue) Urban; Sisters Kathy (Ed) Wojtas and Mary Ann (Sam) Plank as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to acknowledge the entire team of the Amedisys professionals for their priceless care. Additionally, a special highlight to Pamela, Kayla, Martika and his “ambulance crew”, whose faces he looked forward to seeing every day. 

Family and friends will be received from 12pm until the time of vigil prayers at 7:45pm on Friday at HOFFER WILT FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, where the Norvelt VFD will conduct a service at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Saturday at St. Florian’s Catholic Church, 4263 PA-981, Mt Pleasant, PA 15666 with Fr. John A. Sedlak presiding. Burial to follow in St. Florian Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Armbrust Veterans Association.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in memory to Tunnels to Towers foundation.