Joseph Francis Steh, 74, Hartford, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Warren, Ohio.

He was born Feb. 18, 1947, in Sharon, a son of Matilda Elizabeth (Palko) and Joseph Paul Steh.

Joe was a 1965 graduate of Joseph Badger High School and earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the Army during Vietnam, having the highest top secret clearance.

Joe married Linda Lee Yost July 27, 1972.

He worked for Daneli-Wean of Austintown, Ohio, and Cranberry, Pa., before working for Extreme Machine & Fab of Hermitage. Joe served them for over 17 years and retired in 2017.

He attended Rock of Grace Family Ministries of Kinsman, Ohio, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Joe was a World War II history and aviation buff and loved to hunt and read.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 47 years, Linda L. Steh. Survivors include his daughter, Melissa M. (Jay) Zimmerman, Okmulgee, Okla.; a sister, Judith E. (Jim) Moore, Hartford, Ohio; a brother, George S. (Diane) Steh, Kinsman, Ohio; a brother-in-law, David Yost, Warren, Ohio; a granddaughter, Alaila, along with several nieces and nephews.

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