Stephen George Kordupel

Stephen George Kordupel, 73, of Berlin Heights, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness with cancer. He was born September 3, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, and had been a Berlin Heights resident for the past 44 years moving from Lorain. Stephen was a veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. Stephen worked as a Product Engineer for Parker Hannifin Corporation, retiring in 2016. He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Parish, Lorain. He enjoyed walking the dog, cooking on the grill, cutting the lawn, and watching football. He especially enjoyed taking care of his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandra "Sandy" (nee Gulett) Kordupel of Berlin Heights, daughters, Amanda Kordupel-Borton of Berlin Heights and Susan (Nathan) Jennings of Oak Harbor; grandchildren, Kerigan Borton and Ian Borton; sisters, Mary Rozmarynowycz of Sheffield Lake; Barbara (George) Brunow of Oklahoma City, OK; and Janet (Joe) Kerepesi of Berlin Heights; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Mary (nee Kuzemsky) Kordupel and his brother-in-law, Walter Rozmarynowycz. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, from 3-6 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. The Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors at 3:00 pm. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The Deacon Jim Tokarsky will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to Back to the Wild, Inc, P.O. Box 423, 4504 Bardshar Road, Castalia, Ohio 44824. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.