Stephen Yorgy, 72, of Shepherdsville passed away after a long battle with cancer. He lived and grew up in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Steve served in the Navy for four years, where he was introduced to aviation mechanics. Later, he went on to work for UPS Airline as an aviation mechanic and retired in 2010.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was also active in the Knights of Columbus and Outdoors without Limits. Steve loved traveling especially the fly-fishing trips to San Pedro, Belize.
He is survived by his wife of 49 ¾ years Shirley, son, Patrick, daughter Michele(Julie), and three grandsons. He also leaves behind a brother, David from Altoona, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 4pm until 7pm at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home in Okolona. Funeral Mass will be Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11am at St. Aloyisius Catholic Church in Shepherdsville with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington.
In lieu of flowers, Steve requested donations to Outdoors without Limits (Bernheim Chapter), 598 W. Laurel River Dr.,Shepherdsville, KY 40165 or Crusade for Children.