Stephen J. Molnar ,

Stephen J. Molnar Sr., age 85, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2011. He was born July 4, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances Molnar; sister, Elaine Wells; three sons Stephen J. Molnar Jr. (Blossom), David Molnar (Brenda), Jim Molnar (Maureen); six grandchildren, Stephen J. III, Christopher (Jennifer), Alyssa, Andrew, James and Justin; two great-grandchildren, Alana and Juliet; Aunt Irene Yuhas; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Stephen served as a sergeant in the Army Air Corp in World War II, retired from Ohio Bell in 1983 after 31 years of service, was a member of the Kent Kiwanis, Telephone Pioneers, Masons and was also an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Kent where he loved singing in the choir. Stephen was an enthusiastic golfer and enjoyed bowling in his earlier years.

A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Presbyterian Church of Kent, 1456 E. Summit St. Kent, Ohio 44240 Tuesday, September 6. A celebration service of Stephen's life will begin at 7 PM followed by a reception at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kent Kiwanis and the Presbyterian Church of Kent.