Stephen M. Demko, 62, Assistant Principal

He was born July 1, 1945 in Lorain and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 35 years moving from Lorain.

He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam.

He worked as the Assistant Principal for Marion L. Steele High School and then Principal for the former Shupe Middle School, Amherst, retiring in 2000.

He was a member of the Loco Brits MG Club and enjoyed restoring old British cars. He also enjoyed photography, woodworking, reading, and was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed canoeing and hiking.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Becky Demko; sons, Ben Demko of Cleveland, and Adam Demko of Westlake; mother, Victoria (nee Piros) Coteff of Lorain; and brother, Chris Coteff of San Antonio, TX.

Preceding him in death were his father, Stephen Demko, and step-father Boris "Bud" Coteff.

Times and location of a memorial service will be listed at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sierra Club Foundation 85 Second St. Suite 750 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 995-1780

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.