Birth date: Sep 13, 1957 Death date: Sep 15, 2017
Steven J. Bakos, age 60, of Grafton, passed away at his home on September 15, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on September 13, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. Steven was the associate administrator of Southwest Gener Read Obituary
I will miss Steve's laughter and the times we'd eagerly trade the latest jokes we had heard. He was a dedicated, talented, and overall great guy, who loved his family. Demo
Steve
You will be so missed by all. You were a great supervisor and a wonderful friend. The morning coffee in the ekg department with all the laughs will be truly missed. Jackie you are a real sweetie it is so nice knowing you. You and Steve made such a cute couple and were very enjoyable to be around. Prayers to all your family during this hard time. Your friend, Julie Finnerty
I met Steve 11 years ago. He would do anything for you. Plus give you a hard time depending on his mood. He comes over to our department to check on us girls (when we know he is just looking for food. LOL) We know better. He has to have hot sauce on everything he eats, the hotter the better. We always know what to get him for the Holidays. Steve talks about his trips with his brothers and the stories OH MY!! funny. He is so proud of his daughter and granddaughter he speaks of them with a huge smile on his face. His smile and laugh can be contagious. He tells us about chasing trains, (who does that?) and talks with such enthusiasm about it that it makes you want to listen. He is a wonderful person and kind hearted. He has a love for animals that he came to tell me that when he cuts the grass he has to dodge the frogs in fear of hitting them. He donates to my rescue and always asks how my critters are doing. He takes the time to sit and listen to my stories about my critters and humors me. I love that in a person. Someone who listens, what a concept, LOL. Jackie you are a very lucky lady to have someone so wonderful, funny and caring. I am glad to have Steve as a friend. Thank you for sharing.
As you have noticed I did not write this in a past- tense because Steve has not left us he is here in our thoughts and our heart. Every time we talk about hot sauce, trains, animals and motorcycles Steve will be there.
To the family: you are all in my thoughts
Our deepest condolences to the family on the loss of Steve.
Scott & Heidi DeBolt and family
Steve and I shared stories of life, family, children and politics throughout our friendship. We even shared our hot headed Hungarian passions in arguing who knows what, only to confess to each other and move on. He was a true Renaissance Man who dabbled in everything from food, beer, his passion of train memorabilia or creating craft work with great attention to detail and planning. Steve was the "go to" guy in all matters of Respiratory Care. It was a joy to bounce ideas or theories off of him and come away with the ability to better serve the patient population of SWGH.
I am truly going to miss our crossword puzzle lunches, seeing who could get him to laugh the loudest with our bawdy and dark humor, trying different foods or just having a general conversation.
Here's hoping that he has some good yuks with past family members and friends up there, because he is certainly someone who deserves it. God Bless Steve.
I have known Steve almost 40 years and I have so many memories full of laughter. His laugh was infectious and when I close my eyes I can see and hear him laughing. His antics and sense of humor are the basis of almost all of my memories. In addition to his sense of humor, he was also very bright and spoke so well and articulately all of his life. I will miss you always.
Tracy Smith
