Stephen J. Kuhar

Birth date: Nov 19, 1946 Death date: Jun 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen J. Kuhar announces his passing at the age of 78 on June 8, 2025. Steve retired from the US Navy as a decorated Captain after serving both in active duty and reserve. Steve was a Read Obituary

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Teresa Larsen

16w ago

I remember Steve coming to my aid in Germantown while on a Tuesday night bike ride with my then fiancé, Teresa. She was introducing me to biking and on the ride i ran over some glass and got a flat tire. Teresa nor I were not confident at changing back tires with all the gears, so she called Steve who lived nearby. He came rolling up on his bike a few minutes later to come to my aid. I gave him my spare, and he promptly changed my tire. We were back on our bikes in a few minutes. Steve was that kind of guy.... always coming to the aid of friends or his fellow man.
RIP Steve, Rob Larsen

Bob O’Grady

16w ago

I never knew Steve Kuhar before the first time we sat down in his office and talked at FedEx. I looked up on his bookshelf and saw the tail hook shoe from what I knew was from an A-3, as it turns out Steve flew in A-3s also, we were in Vietnam during the same time, and when I did bear coverage on the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 it turns out he and his aircraft had to fly to the Philippines so that the VQ-1 A-3s could fly coverage from Pearl Harbor to the PI. We had many many stories about service life and things that we encountered over the years, he was a great friend! I'll never forget the book he gave me that covered that same time. It actually included my squadron and our events in that book. God bless you Steve, hope to see you again in heaven one day and tell more sea stories. AT-2 EA-3B Aircrewman Bob O'Grady

Scott Hollis

17w ago

Always enjoyed cycling with Steve and Karen!

Patty Lioi Langer

17w ago

I have so many memories of Steve! Growing up as kids being at Grandma and Grandpap's house for all those great Italian meals. As we got older, all the great boat rides, water skiing and rafting. After he got married and had kids, when they were in Pittsburgh he always made a point to stop and visit my parents and this was so special! So happy that he made so many family reunions! Memphis was never too far for him to come to a family event in Pittsburgh! We love you Steve! Rest in peace! Sending hugs from the heart to Jennifer, Carrie and Stephanie and families! Love, Patty

Mike Rawlins

17w ago

Steve was my best friend for the last 15 years, and we still had so many plans. Until we meet again.

Rebecca Ryan

17w ago

Steve always took time to lend a hand (or lend a tool) to his neighbors. We had the absolute privilege of being his next-door neighbors. In this picture, he is showing my son how to use the ride-on mower, as my husband was out of town and the lawn needed to be mowed. We always enjoyed his conversations and his company. He was one of a kind! -The Ryans

Mike Rawlins

17w ago

He was definitely my best friend for the last 15 years! He will never be forgotten !

Karen Malogorski

17w ago

I used to always start a mountain bike race after the men’s masters. My goal every race was to try and catch Captain Kuhar. Miss you dearly my friend. I have been blessed to know you for just under 30 years.
-Karen Malogorski

Blake Robertson

17w ago

What a storyteller! He had a million of them. I can see and hear him now. And he was so funny! He could have the Go Jim Go team rolling w/ laughter in an instant. My favorite quote of his, which he shared often and most always directed at Jim Jaggers, "Never underestimate the value of your bad example." :)

Such a great man. I will miss him dearly. My most sincere condolences to his family and Karen. Godspeed, Captain. BR

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