Steven D. "Stevie" Cheh

Steven D. “Stevie” Cheh, 38, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday April 6, 2026.  He was born in Cleveland on February 9, 1988.  Steven was a life-long resident of North Ridgeville and in 2006 he graduated with honors, at the top of his class, from Lorain County Joint Vocational School, where he studied auto mechanics.  He was employed as an auto mechanic at Iannelli Autocars in North Ridgeville for six years, and he was also a self-employed auto mechanic.  He enjoyed working on cars, drag strip racing at the Norwalk Speedway, the Demo Derby’s at the Lorain County Fair, and playing on his phone.  He loved eating ice cream and sweets, and taking the dogs for long walks. Stevie had a great love for dogs and he was known as a “dog-whisperer”.  He was also known as “Uncle Cheese” by his beloved nieces and nephew.  Steven D. Cheh is survived by: his mother, Sonja Cheh (nee Rimmer) of North Ridgeville; his brother, William “Billy” Cheh of Eaton Township; his sister, Heather Maldonado (Gabe) of North Ridgeville; two nieces, Isabel Maldonado and Scarlett Cheh; one nephew, William “Liam” Cheh; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his best friends, Mac Carollo of North Ridgeville.  He was preceded in death by: his father, William Cheh Jr. in 2021; his maternal grandparents, Herbert and Dorothy Rimmer; and his paternal grandparents, Howard and Anna Schultz.  The family will receive friends on Thursday April 16, 2026 from 4pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 8pm at the Liston Funeral Home, 36403 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville.  Pastor Bill Shomo will officiate the service.  The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Suicide Prevention Foundation.          

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