He was born on December 23, 1978 in Akron, Ohio to Laza and Julie Gruich. Steve graduated from Norton High School and worked as a plumber for many years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and going to the beach.
Steve is preceded in death by his grandparents, Zivan and Sofia Gruich, Zifko and Mara Taradan, and Paul and Julka Kubinec, uncles, Steve, Vasa, Jack, and John Gruich, and Pavo Taradan, and aunts, Gina Shiposh, and Mica Conic.
He will be deeply missed by his parents, sister, Julie Gruich, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and girlfriend, Kimberly Green.
Friends and family may come to call on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 3653 West Market Street. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Rose Hill Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.