YOUNGSTOWN - Stephen L. "Steve" Buranich, 71, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 1, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Stephen was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen L. and Anna Nemergut Buranich, and lived his life in this area.

Steve was a 1968 graduate of Ursuline High School, and retired from Wean United.

He was a longtime member of the former St. Casimir Church in Youngstown, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Immacolata Council No. 15086 and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Assembly No. 3760.

Steve enjoyed Cleveland pro sports, and was a fan of the Indians and Browns.

He leaves his brother, David M. (Linda) Buranich of Corona, California; four nephews; and many extended family in the Youngstown area.

A brother, Robert Michael Buranich is deceased.

Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt. Carmel Ave. in Youngstown, where a Memorial Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown.