Steve Bybel, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014.
Steve was born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1924, to the late Nicholas and Mary (nee – Pluta) Bybel. Steve was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II (PT Boat 480) as a Gunner’s Mate. He retired from Midwest Steel Corporation of Indiana. He moved with his wife, Eva Mae (nee – Sanders) Bybel, from their longtime home of Portage, Indiana to Port Charlotte in 1987. A member of the Catholic faith, Steve enjoyed the Florida lifestyle for 27 years. An avid golfer, Steve enjoyed playing eighteen holes of golf as often as he could.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Eva Mae Bybel; his sister, Helen Bitner of PA, three daughters, Diana Lee Bybel (fiancé James W. Redmon) of Port Charlotte, Valerie Jean Adams of IN, and Stephanie Blackman of Port Charlotte; four grandchildren, James K. Adams of CA, Tina Beth (Husband – John) Yelen of IL, Steve Douglas (Wife – Adrian) Conner of FL, and Shawn C. Adams of FL; and three great grandchildren, Todd A. (Wife – Lori) Baker of IN, Amber Lynn Conner of TX, Easton Conner of FL and longtime friend, Jack Yurick. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.
In accordance with Steve’s wishes, there will be no services, and his ashes will be scattered in the Gulf. In lieu of flowers, memorial bequests are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.