Stephen "Jine" J. Magulick

MAGULICK, STEPHEN J., “Jine”, 92, Northern Cambria, passed away January 5, 2026.  Born March 6, 1933, in Spangler, the son of Steve and Helen (Gormish) Magulick.  Preceded in death by parents, sister, Mary Lou “Min” Magulick; brother, Daniel Magulick; and son-in-law, Paul Valeria.  Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Dolores J. (Deoskey) Magulick, Northern Cambria; daughters, Yvonne (James) Rocco, Deborah Valeria, and Stephanie (Edward) Sedlock, all of Northern Cambria; grandchildren, Christina (Shane) Teders; Joseph (Stephanie) Rocco; Ariel (Marty) Gudewicz; Anthony Rocco (Paige); Jacqueline (Jarod) Paronish; Robert (Katie) Valeria; Jessica Valeria; Jennifer (Stephen) Watt; Brittany (Joshua) Bracken; Kelley (Michael) Cerchione; Allison Sedlock; and Matthew Sedlock; and thirteen great grandchildren.  Also survived by brother, Thomas (Geraldine) Magulick, Marlton, New Jersey.  Retired from Northern Cambria School District as a Health Physical Education Teacher.  Member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Northern Cambria; a proud member of the PSEA and NEA; a former Commander of the Spangler VFW; and a dedicated member of the Pennsylvania Elks (BPOE), where he served as Exalted Ruler.  As Commander of the Spangler VFW, his leadership played a vital role in restoring financial stability to the organization.  This allowed it to continue its mission of service to the community, including providing thousands of dollars in scholarships to benefit local students.  Steve attended Spangler High School, where he quarterbacked the Bobcats to their only undefeated season in 1950.  He enrolled at Lock Haven State College but left after his freshman year for a three-year enlistment in the U.S. Marines, spending 18 months in Korea.  Steve returned to Lock Haven in 1956 where, once again as a quarterback, he led the 1957 Bald Eagles to the PSAC Championship and the only undefeated season in school history.  After graduating, he began a long and distinguished coaching career.  Moving to Tyrone High School as head football coach in 1966, he led the Eagles to a 46-42-2 record over nine seasons, including an 8-1-1 season in 1970.  Returning to his hometown to coach the Northern Cambria Colts in 1975, Steve led the team to multiple stellar seasons, including 9-1 (1978), 10-0 (1979), and 8-2 (1982), collecting multiple conference championships along the way.  He retired as and remains the winningest coach in Northern Cambria football history, with 98 wins over 18 years.  He later returned to coaching as an assistant under Frank Paronish and helped the Colts to the District 6 finals in 2003.  Steve earned the admiration of countless high school athletes by his commitment and dedication to his school and his players.  He was inducted into the Northern Cambria Community Hall of Fame in 2015.  After his coaching career ended, Steve continued to find his greatest joy in spending time with his family and supporting his grandchildren at their many athletic events.  Each one held a special place in his heart.  Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Northern Cambria.  Fr. Jeremiah Lange, Ph.D., O.S.B., celebrant.  Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. 

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