Stephen C. Pilipovich

Stephen C. Pilipovich, 72, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at home. He was born July 23, 1950 in McKeesport, a son of the late Victor Sr. and Helen (Ballas) Pilipovich and was also preceded in death by a brother Keith Pilipovich. Steve was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1968, and of Youngstown State University class of 1973. He was the Principal Engineer and Owner of Tri-County Engineering, LLC since 1979 and was a Professional Engineer and a Professional Licensed Surveyor. He was a member of Westmoreland County Board of Viewers, the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a beloved friend and neighbor to many, always with a gentle word. He was an avid gardener and was often tending to his many plants, sharing gardening stories, and passing along extras from his harvest. He enjoyed travelling to Europe and all over the U.S. visiting many national parks. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, identifying trees and wildlife, and backyard campfires. He and Peggy opened their home to family, friends, and neighbors over the years. He was a man of integrity and his quiet strength was a gift to all who knew him. He will be truly missed by many. He is survived by his wife of over 49 years Margaret “Peg” (DeLaney) Pilipovich; his daughters Julia Pellegrini of San Francisco, CA, and Stephanie (Shawn) Storer of South Bend, IN; grandchildren Sasha and Quentin Pellegrini and Abram, Jonah, Moses, Hannah, Adah, and Miriam Storer; his brothers Victor (Linda) Pilipovich and David Pilipovich both of North Huntingdon; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 2110 Haymaker Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146. Those attending the funeral service please go directly to the church. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to support colon cancer research. Please make checks payable to University of Pittsburgh and mail to: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Donations can also be made online at www.upmchillman.com/donate. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Stephen C. Pilipovich

July 23, 1950 - May 30, 2023