Stephen Paul Lariar, 73, of Hanover Township, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2, 2017.
Born February 27, 1944 in Oceanside, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Susan (Meyer) Lariar. He and his wife, Diane (Gitman) Lariar were married 25 years.
Stephen was a businessman, passionate about his work in the garment industry. He was a volunteer at Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. He loved music, politics, gardening, nature, cooking, and eating well. He enjoyed geology and collecting music boxes. Steve had a wonderful sense of humor and knew how to make everyone smile.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Diane; daughter, Zoe Obara and her husband, Steven, of Virginia Beach, VA; two sons, Randy Lariar and his wife, Tory, of NYC, and Sidney Lariar and his girlfriend, Kaysey Davis, of East Norriton, PA; sister, Linda Webb Varian; two grandchildren, Chloe Obara and Clay Obara; niece, Sara Jane Haggerty; and his exchange student “Fractional Son”, Diego Curvo.
A Celebration of Stephen’s Life will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem, PA. A Time to Remember Service will begin at 1:30 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Minsi Trails Council, BSA, PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Paul & Anita Davis
September 5, 2017 at 12:53 pm
Your big loving and generous heart will be sorely missed by many. Fly high and watch over your amazing family.
Bill Gade
September 6, 2017 at 11:00 am
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Wolfe Dye & Bleach Works
September 6, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Steve was a wonderful person who helped our company in many ways. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time.
All our love,
Mark Wolfe and Staff
Troop 187 and Venturing Crew 676
September 6, 2017 at 5:15 pm
condolences go out to the whole family you all are in our prayers
Debrianna Obara
September 6, 2017 at 11:02 pm
My deepest condolences to the entire family during this sad time. Steve was a large personality with a warm, welcoming and generous spirit.
Love,
Debrianna Obara
Elsie Metz, South Mountain District Unit Commissioner
September 7, 2017 at 7:36 am
So sorry for your loss.
Jesse Dulin-Soto
September 7, 2017 at 8:02 am
My deepest and warmest condolences to all of you as you gather to celebrate Stephans life. It was my joy and privilege to get to know him this summer. May you all be surrounded in love and light.
Jesse
BETTY LARIAR AND CHARLENE CLEMENT
September 8, 2017 at 2:04 pm
It is with sadness that we lost a very good person, and a wonderful father to Zoe, Randy and Sidney.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Our deepest condolences go out to you Diane and all of the family
David + Kika
September 9, 2017 at 2:27 pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to Stephen himself. We’re saddened by your loss but you can have pride for the good and loving family he leaves behind.