Steven H. Macyda, 77 of Richeyville, PA passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in his home.

He was born March 2, 1942 in North Charleroi, PA a son of the late Steve and Ruth Hixson Macyda.

Mr. Macyda was a1961 graduate of California Area High School where he was an excellent football player.

From 1961 to 1966 he served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was stationed aboard the USS Borie.

Steve retired from the Mathies Mine after 29 years of service. He was a member of the UMW Local 2.

Mr. Macyda loved farming, gardening and giving away much of what his gardens produced. He also enjoyed old westerns on TV, NFL football, hunting, fishing and trap shooting.

Steve was a 16 year member of American Legion Post # 120 in Hundred, WV and was a member of the Richeyville Miners Club.

On September 25, 1976 he married Rosalie Teluch Macyda who survives. They celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three children, Tracy Macyda of South Park, PA, Mike Macyda of New Freeport, PA and Krystal Macyda of Carrollton, TX; two grandchildren Bryce Henry and Brooklynn Johnson.

Deceased in addition to his parents is a brother Regis Macyda.

An Open House will be held in the Macyda home, 457 Spring St. Richeyville, PA Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1 PM. This gathering will celebrate Steven's life.