Steve Taninecz 1926-2014 Steve Taninecz of Lordstown, Ohio, pased away on Oct. 11, 2014. He was born in Avella, Pa., in 1926, the son of Vasily and Anna Taninecz. Steve served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and fought in Europe. He worked for more than four decades at Republic Steel in Warren, Ohio. Steve enjoyed supporting his family and being in the outdoors; he was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. He was a Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan. His beloved wife Ita of 66 years will miss him forever. Steve is also survived by brother Demetro (Delores) Taninecz; sister-in-law Elizabeth Taninecz; daughters Shirley (Steve) Watson and Mary (Ralph) Leggett; sons Steve Taninecz and George (Diane) Taninecz; grandsons Nathan (April) Taninecz, William Taninecz, Brandon Leggett, and Ben (Andee) Watson; granddaughter Roseanna; great grandchildren Caramia, Nicholas, Drew, Grace, Elsa, and Jake. Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Charles, Andrew, George, Thomas, and John Taninecz; and sisters Mary Virtue and Veronica Miller. Calling hours are at James Funeral Home in Newton Falls, Ohio, on Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 pm, followed by a prayer service by Father Jonathan Cholcher and ending with military honors. The family will lay Steve's ashes to rest on Friday at 10:00 am at Pineview Memorial Park in Warren, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, in memory of Steve Taninecz. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444. (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Steve's obituary online and send condolences to his family at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.