Stephen P. Andrejko

Stephen P. Andrejko, 81, a longtime resident of Riverside Park in Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on April 29, 2025.

Born October 16, 1943 in Hanover Township he was a son of the late John J. and Viola Azarsky Andrejko.

Steve was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1962.

He honorably served our country as a sailor of the Navy for four years during the Vietnam War, earning the rank of Signalman Third Class.

Steve was employed through Laborer's International Union, Local 215, now Local 130, before retiring due to disability in 1979.

Steve was a regular communicant at the Church of Saint Aloysius and volunteered his time at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Hospital.

His brothers Leo, John, and Paul Andrejko, sisters Viola Andrejko, Ann Kraynak, and Charlotte Kratz, and his best friend and companion Miss Holly preceded him in death.

His daughters Corinne and her husband Jason Gilsky of Mountain Top, and Stephanie Andrejko and her fiancé Adam O'Hara of Wilkes-Barre; sister Christine Andrejko of Hanover Township; cousins George, Ricky, and Steven who were like brothers to him; and other family and friends will miss him very much.

Steve's entire family is grateful for the loving, compassionate care he received from Commonwealth Home Health, especially Sarah and Meghan, and Allied Services Meade Street staff.

Celebration of Steve's Life takes place on Monday, May 5, 2025, with visitation from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM in the Church of Saint Aloysius.

Donations to Saint Vincent de Paul Kitchen are preferred and will honor Steve's memory.

Share memories and condolences with Steve's family at mjmclaughlin.com