•STEPHEN R. HEBAN November 2, 1936 – July 20, 2025 Stephen “Steve” Heban passed away on July 20, 2025, on the birthday of the love of his life, at the age of 88. A longtime resident of Rossford, Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who lived by the values of faith, family and service.
He graduated from Central Catholic High School and began working at Libbey- Owens-Ford Glass Factory. After enlisting in the U.S. Army, he served four years on active duty and four years in the reserves. On May 6, 1961, Steve married the love of his life, Ann Rizk, who was the center of his world. Steve later became a patent draftsman, working first at LOF and then at the Marshall and Melhorn law firm. He continued his drafting work independently until 2019, teaching himself new technologies along the way.
Steve was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and previously of St. Mary Magdalene. He volunteered his time in many roles including ushering, adoration, festival work and offertory counting. He was known for living his faith quietly, leading by example rather than words.
He was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame and Cleveland sports, especially baseball. He enjoyed attending games with his grandsons and rarely missed their academic or athletic events. He coached his daughters when they were younger and supported them throughout their lives. He also participated in Juvenile Diabetes walks with “Cody’s Grizzlies,” and played handball for many years with his brother.
Steve is survived by his wife, Ann (Rizk) Heban; sisters, Nancy Poupard and Marie Groves; daughters, Sandy (Bob) Platte, Diane (Jim) Witt and Jolie Fought; grandsons, Casey (Alyssa) Witt, Cody (Caroline) Witt and Aaron Witt; great-grandsons, Daniel (DJ), Brady and Benton; several nieces and nephews, and beloved family dogs he cared for over the years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Mary Heban, and brothers, Richard and Norbert.
Services will be held at All Saints Catholic Church in Rossford on Wednesday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation at 9:30 a.m.
The family thanks the staffs of Mercy Health-Perrysburg Hospital, Kingston Perrysburg and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care.
Memorial donations may be made to Breakthrough T1D, Dogs for Difference or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.