Steve Garwolinski, 76, of Grafton passed away Friday April 23, 2021 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born March 3, 1945 in Baronwo, Poland and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Steve worked as an assembler at the Ford Motor Company Lorain Plant for 30 years, retiring in 1997. While at Ford he served as a Union Representative, was a former member of the Elyria United Polish Club and enjoyed playing golf, being outdoors and especially bird watching, Survivors include his sister, Sophie Ferguson; brothers, Andy (Marta) Garwolinski and Mitchell Garwolinski and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy in 2018 and his sister, Irene Pantek. The family will receive friends Friday April 30, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 708 Erie St., Grafton. The Rev. John P. Seabold, pastor will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Friendship Animal Protective League 8303 North Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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