Stephen J. Mrazik 79, of Elyria Twp. passed away Thursday September 12, 2013 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. He was born May 21, 1934 in Kent, PA. Stephen served with the U.S. Army and retired from CEI. He treasured spending time with his grandchildren, and will always be remembered for his sense of humor. Stephen was an avid sports fan; he enjoyed fishing and travel. Survivors include his wife of fifty four years; Darlene A. (nee: Jones) whom he married June 6, 1959, two daughters; Catherine A. Schneider (Charles) of Elyria Twp. Deborah A. Mrazik of Elyria Twp. and a son; Stephen J. Mrazik (Kristine) of Elyria. Additional survivors include six grandchildren; Chuckie, Chad, Christopher (Jessica), Stephen, Amanda, Brian (Jessica). Stephen was preceded in death by his parents; Steve and Elizabeth (nee: Kuchera) Mrazik. Family will receive friends 2-6 PM Sunday September 15, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday September 16, 2013. Rev. Fr. Charles J. Ryba, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will officiate. Entombment will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon where V.F.W. Post #1079 will provide full military honors. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11:00 AM Monday September 16, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 2-6 PM Sunday September 15, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio