Robert L. Sten

Cortland – Robert L. Sten, 81, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2022 at Cortland Healthcare.
Robert was born on August 16, 1940 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Adolf and Hannah Sten.
He was a graduate of Braceville High School and continued his education receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University. He worked as a Tool and Die Maker and then as a Tool Engineer for Packard Electric and then Delphi before retiring in 1998 from General Motors. He and his wife Olga, whom he married in 1972, made their residence in Howland for 45 years, until they moved to Cortland.
He attended and was a member of the Howland Community Church. He enjoyed many outdoor activities with friends and family, including hunting, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, and golf. He also prided himself on his carpentry work, having made various items for his family.
Robert will be deeply missed by his wife, Olga (Marunchak) Sten, whom he married on October 29, 1972; two sons, Stephen (Kris) Sten of Cincinnati, OH and Gregory (Cheryl) Sten of Randolph, NY; four grandchildren, Shelby, Jay, Will, and Caitlynn Sten; a sister Barbara (Earl) Hartford of Braceville, OH; nieces and nephew Melissa (Louis) Olesky of Braceville, OH, Michael (Lori) Hartford of Newton Falls, OH, Carol (Steve) Merritt of Ambler, PA, and Sharon (Kenneth) Martinko of Warren, OH; 6 great-nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Carl Bernard Sten and a sister-in-law Janet Sten.
Family and friends may visit from 10-11:30AM on Saturday March 5, 2022 at Howland Community Church located at 198 Niles Cortland Road SE #2427 in Warren, with services to follow at 11:30AM. Burial will follow at Howland Township Cemetery.
Family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Howland Community Church.
Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com