Stephen J. Sincek

Stephen J. “Steve” Sincek, 82, of Brookfield, OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Windsor House, Hubbard, OH.

Steve was born on January 15, 1944, in Sharon, PA to the late Frank and Helen (Blazavich) Sincek. He was a 1962 graduate of Farrell High School and a member of the 1960 State Championship Basketball team. A talented basketball player, he was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge 705, which won seven consecutive national titles.

Steve earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Youngstown State University. He also served four years in the Army Reserves. He spent 35 years working at the former Delphi Packard Electric Company in Warren, OH, retiring in 2001.

He always looked forward to golfing with his buddies and watching horse racing. Most of all, being a grandfather was one of the greatest joys of his life. He rarely missed an opportunity to be on the sidelines cheering them on at their football, basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball games. Whether he was celebrating their victories, supporting them through challenges, or simply spending time together playing endless games of Sorry and dominoes during his visits, he treasured every moment with them.

He is survived by three sons, Steve G. Sincek, of Sharpsville, Jeff Sincek and his wife, Allison, of Powell, OH, and John Sincek, of Galloway, OH; his former wife and mother to his children, Janis Sincek, of Hermitage; five grandchildren, Jake, Sami, Aidan, Stella, and Hudson; a brother, Frank Sincek and his wife, Marianne, of Mercer; a brother-in-law, Chuck Averell, of Broadview Heights, OH; and a niece and two nephews, Megan and Brian Averell, and Frank "Boop" Sincek.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Averell; and a brother, Richard Sincek.The family suggests that those wishing to honor his memory consider making a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org/donate, an organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer and supporting those affected by the disease.

In keeping with Steve’s wishes, there are no services.