Stephen Wade Potkrajac, 50, of Toronto , Ohio , passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with cancer.

He was born May 26, 1961 in Steubenville , Ohio a son of Mildred Chuich of Toronto , Ohio and the late Mele Potkrajac.

Stephen was Orthodox by faith. He was retired from AEP Cardinal Plant.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving wife, Lori Evans Potkrajac; sons, Stephen (Jady) Potkrajac and Brian (Brenda) Potkrajac; grandson, Luka Stephen Potkrajac; brother, George (Debbie) Potkrajac; and sister, Sharon (Mark) Zdinak.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St. , Richmond on Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM with Father Miles Zdinak officiating.

Burial will follow at Island Creek Cemetery , Toronto , Ohio .

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Charity Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 2483 , Wintersville , Ohio 43953 or The Judy Maple Foundation, P.O. Box 118 , Powell , Ohio 43065 .

Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com .