STEVE L. ASSID, age 79 of Middleburg Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Loving fiancé of Karen Voytek; beloved father of Dena Tromp (Joshua) and Angel Assid; dearest son of the late Lucas and Jennie (nee Fabrizio) Assid; dear brother of Kathleen Zock (David). Steve loved playing cards at the Jack, fine dining and spending time with family and friends, especially the Thursday morning breakfast crew. We will miss his warm personality, quick wit and his stories from “back on Walton Ave.”. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134 or to the MetroHealth Foundation for the Oncology department. Go to www.metrohealth.org and click make a donation. A prayer service will take place at the funeral home, Friday June 26, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 from 2-7 p.m.