COLUMBIANA – Stephen W. Gaydos, 49, passed away suddenly at his residence Monday, September 18, 2017.

Stephen was born on September 19, 1967, in Warren, OH, a son of Francis "Butch" and Patricia "Patty" (Ward) Gaydos. He graduated from Howland High School, and married the former Jennifer Ryan on October 28, 1989. Stephen worked for many car dealers, from Ohio to Pennsylvania, as a finance and general manager in car sales.  He enjoyed golfing and cooking.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Butch and Patty Gaydos of Niles, OH, his wife Jennifer,  daughter Alexis and her fiancé Levi Dunlap, and son Zachary "Zak", all of Columbiana, and his dog Mia.

It was Stephen's wishes to be cremated.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, 154 S. Elm Street, Columbiana.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations may be made in Stephen's name to the National Aviary, 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA  15212.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.