Stephen (Steve) Joseph Ambuske, aged 69, passed away unexpectedly on 2/2/26 in Winston- Salem, NC. He was born on 4/25/56 in Salamanca, NY to the late Harry Anthony Ambuske and Beatrice Eloise Goodrich Ambuske. He graduated from Salamanca (NY) High School class of 1974. He lived in Winston- Salem since 1992.

Stephen was a loving man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was very skilled in many areas of home repair/ renovations. While in NC, he worked as a commercial painter at Pfaff’s painting company. Steve loved being outdoors. He hunted, skated, skied, and fished. He made beautiful stained glass art with his father, and he loved to read. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

Stephen is survived by his son, Joshua Ambuske (Kenda) of Salamanca, NY; his daughters, Mollie Pierce (Jamie) of Salamanca, NY, and Ashley Brown (Jeremy) of Randolph, NY; his sisters, Dr. Sharon Prybylo, of Winston- Salem, NC, and Rhonda Albert (David), of West Seneca, NY; four nieces, Dr. Kasia Noblett of Winston- Salem, NC, Krista Averill (Robert) of Surf City, NC, Keri Britt (Jason) of Winston- Salem, NC, and Dr. Lindsay Albert of Northport, AL. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, ten great nieces and nephews, and his former brother in law, Thomas Prybylo. He is predeceased by two nephews in laws, Paul Noblett and Christopher Pearce, and his grandparents Frances Ambuske, Anthony Ambuske, Nina Vaughan Goodrich, and Arthur Goodrich.

A memorial mass is planned for February 17th, 2026, 11am at St. Leo’s Catholic Church 333 Springdale Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27104. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Triad Independent Cat Rescue in his honor. www.triadcat.org