STEVE TRAICOFF, age 86, passed away suddenly on August 1, 2021. Beloved husband of LaVerne Traicoff for 53 years; loving father of Dr. June L. Traicoff (Chris Huddleston), Gary Traicoff, and Amy Traicoff; dear grandfather of Natalie and Andrew; son of Steve and Theresa (both deceased); brother of Boris and Alexander (both deceased). Steve was born and raised in Elyria, OH, is a proud graduate of Elyria High Class of 1952 and a resident of Elyria for 80 years before moving to Macedonia, OH. He worked at Thew Shovel in Lorain, Bendix Allied Signal in Elyria as an expeditor, and was a mail carrier for 10 years at Lorain County Community College. Steve loved being with his family, exercising, listening to polkas, doing word search puzzles, and cheering on all the Cleveland sports teams, especially the Cleveland Indians. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON THURSDAY FROM 4-8 P.M. STEVE’S FAMILY REQUESTS THAT MASKS BE WORN. Private family funeral and interment services will be celebrated.