Stephen was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University where he attended the Scripps School of Journalism. He was a proud member of both the Niles McKinley and Ohio University Football teams. He would later go on to attend Westminster College where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Education in 1974.
Following his collegiate career, Stephen was a lifelong educator and coach. He began his teaching career at the Warren City Schools where he taught English and would later retire as the principal from Grand Valley High School in Orwell Ohio. His education career spanned 43 years.
In his free time, Stephen was an avid golfer and was a member of the Silver Eagles at Kinsale Country Club. Some of his golfing highlights included a hole-in-one on the 13th hole at Cadiz Country Club and a 2018 hole-in-one on the 4th hole at Kinsale. One of his favorite memories was attending the 2019 Masters with his son, Stephen. Above everything, Stephen enjoyed spending time with his children and his grandchildren. He enjoyed attended all of their sporting events and achievements.
Stephen will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Sylvia Sohayda Sisko; children, Hallie Sisko, Carey (Bubba) Kidwell, and Stephen (Bobbie) Sisko; grandchildren, Tyler and Olivia Mitchell, Brody, Brock, and Mary Kidwell, and Nora and Chloe Sisko; sister, Sandra (Sam) Ciminero; special four legged friends, Brady, Millie, Oliver, and Rocky; and numerous extended family and close family friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please continue to view the Schoedinger website where the service details will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.
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