Steve grew up in the Indiana area graduating from Indiana High School in 1968, and then from Penn State University. He was employed by the R&P Coal Company as a project engineer.
Steve is survived by his son Matthew J. Takach of Indiana, daughter Erin A. Takach of Greensburg, grandchildren Toby and Hunter Takach, and Paxton Carns, siblings, Tony (fiancé Fay Kercher) Takach of Florida and Terry (Jim) Gahagan of South Carolina, as well as a daughter-in-law Misty Shank Takach.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his wife and soul mate, Linda S. (Lutton) Takach on June 7, 2003.
At Steve’s request, all services will be private and have been entrusted to the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home. Private burial will take place in Blairsville Cemetery.
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