Dominic Robert Pietro, 7, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born December 13, 2018, in Salina, the son of Justin Pietro and Stephanie Steckline.

He was attending Sunset Elementary.

Dominic was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel “Sammy” James Michael Pietro, his paternal grandfather, Robert J. Pietro, and his maternal great- grandfather, Barry Lee Michael, and maternal great-grandmother Marlene Harder.

He is survived by his father and mother, Justin and Stephanie, brother, Sebastian Steckline, maternal grandparents, Steve and Marcy Harder, and Gilbert and Tammy Steckline; maternal great-grandpa, Stan Harder, and maternal great grandmother Cheryl Michael; Uncle Barry Steckline; Aunt Kaitlynn Browne; paternal grandmother, Marcia Pietro, and Aunt Kayla Tatum. As well as brothers and sister from another mother: Leo, Kai, and Renesmee.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Ryan Mortuary, with visitation taking place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. Dominic was a Chiefs fan, so in his honor, please come dressed in your favorite Chiefs gear or Dominic’s memorial shirt, no need to dress up.

Memorials in Dominic’s name can be made in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St., Salina, KS 67401, or the go fund me page https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-dominic-k4rkh