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Steve W. Plasko

February 7, 1962 — August 1, 2023

Steve W. Plasko, 61 years of age of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the home of his sister Tricia Plasko Rocchino who was his caregiver of many years.

Born Wednesday, February 7, 1962 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Joseph A. Plasko and Patricia (Kubilus) Plasko, R.N. Steve was also predeceased by brother, Joseph M. Plasko.

Surviving are; son, Alexander Plasko; daughters, Olivia Plasko and Candace Plasko; brothers, William J. Plasko of Florida, Michael G. Plasko of Louisiana, and Tricia M. Rocchino of Plymouth Meeting. Steve will also be fondly remembered and missed by George Rocchino, Sara Rocchino, and Nicola Plasko.

An accomplished athlete, Steve graduated from Tamaqua Area High School class of 1980. He loved sharing stories of his days on the baseball and football field at Tamaqua High and the friendships he made with his teammates. He earned his Associates Degree as a Machinist from Stephens Trade School in Lancaster, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. A devout Catholic by faith, Steve was known as "Mr. Fix-it". He could find a way to fix almost anything and was often found tinkering in the garage. He loved all his gadgets. Steve was always willing to lend a hand and helped many friends and family with home improvement projects. Steve was also an accomplished body builder and won several distinguished competitions. Steve was resilient, and persevered throughout very difficult times since being injured in an accident in 2008.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday August 7, 2023 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252

Friends may call on Monday August 7, 2023 at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

Interment will be in SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Monday, August 7, 2023

9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc

655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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