Stephen “Steve” J. Bryk

Stephen “Steve” J. Bryk, 82, of Dupont, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.

Born and raised in Dupont, Stephen was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Klimek Bryk. He was devoted to his faith and a life-long member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Dupont.

Stephen was the devoted husband of Katheen Bryk for 58 years. He was a graduate of St John’s High School in Pittston and went on to receive his finance degree from Lackawanna Junior college.

Stephen completed basic training in Fort Knox Kentucky and served in the US army reserves for a number of years. He was an employee of First National Bank (later known as Northeastern Bank, then PNC Bank) of Avoca. He held a number of positions through his decades-long employment before finally retiring as a Vice President. He later accepted a position with Old Forge Bank where he served as a Director of Business Development.

Stephen was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a great lover of the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, camping and hiking. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.  Stephen enjoyed cooking his famous chicken and peppers and “grandpa beans” for his children and grandchildren. While he would never admit it, he loved the snow and faithfully drove up “mile hill” each winter and built many a snowman in his yard with his children and grandchildren over the years. His children and grandchildren will be celebrating this tradition on Thursday and Friday.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jamie “Jim” Kephart; sisters, Mary and Martha Bryk, Anna Bryk Krutulis, and Julia Bryk Stelmack; brothers, Thaddeus, Joseph, John and Walter Bryk; and infant brother, Lawrence.

In addition to his wife, surviving are daughters, Vivian Shimley and husband Keith; and Lorraine Bryk Piechota and husband Eric, Dupont; son, Stephen J. Bryk and wife, Michelle, South Carolina; grandchildren, Aaron, Keith  Jr. and Jorden Shimley of Florida, Emily Bryk of Arizona; Lee Anthony and Nicole Piechota; sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Pat, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday December 15^th at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont. With Fr. Thomas Petro officiating. 

Friends may call for visitation on Sunday afternoon December 14, from 2pm-4pm at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc. 255 McAlpine St. Duryea.  Friends and family are asked to go directly to the church on Monday morning for the mass there will be no procession from the funeral home.

Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Dupont.

The family wishes to convey their sincerest thanks to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital and the Embassy at East Mountain as well as Allied Services for the exceptional care provided to Stephen in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steve’s name to your favorite charity.

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