Stephen J. Dudkowski, 71, of New London died Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence.  He was born September 2, 1950, in New Kensington, PA to the late Martha (Bentlejewski) and John S. Dudkowski.  Stephen served in the US Marines for 10 years and then the US Navy for 10 years.  After retirement from the armed forces, he was a head tech in the heating and air conditioning field.  He was a member if the VFW and enjoyed painting, fishing and camping at Timber Ridge Campground.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Christine (Hartman) Dudkowski; 3 stepsons, Tim, Anthony and Tamer Salib; 7 step grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ann (Bill) Bader of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Linda Gribcheck of Olmsted Township, OH, Daniel Dudkowski of Parma, OH, and Tom (Zita) Dudkowski of Parma, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private graveside services will be held for the family at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH.  The Staff of the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main Street, New London, Ohio 44851 assisted the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.