Steven Richard "Butch" Kuns

1947 - 2017

Steven Richard "Butch" Kuns obituary, 1947-2017, Elmira, NY

BORN

1947

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Olthof Funeral Home - Elmira

1050 Pennsylvania Ave.

Elmira, New York

Steven Kuns Obituary

Kuns, Steven Richard "Butch"

Age 70, was born March 14, 1947 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Richard Emmett and Cora Elizabeth (Inman) Kuns. Steve passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. His step mother, Beatrice "Bea" Relyea also preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved siblings: brother, Roger Kuns; sister and brother-in-law, Rosemarie and Donald Benjamin; loving and devoted companion, Cynthia Wood; along with several nieces and nephews. Steve was a Veteran of the US Army proudly serving his country from 1969 - 1975. For several years he was an attendant with H H & K Bergh, Inc. Mobil gas station. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Monday, September 11, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A Time of Remembrance will follow the visitation at 7 pm. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may directed to the American Cancer Society 13 Beech Street

Johnson City, NY 13790. Steve's tribute wall can be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com



Published by Star-Gazette from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2017.
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He was my friend for over 60 years. Sure will miss him. We had a lot of fun times and got into a lot of trouble together.

Richard French

September 13, 2017

My sympathy to the family at this sad time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and he cares. (1 Peter 5: 6 & 7)

September 12, 2017

Was always a pleasure and loads of fun talking to Steve thru the years!......Rest in peace my friend!

Charlie Litwiler

September 12, 2017

Steve has been a breakfast and" coffee buddy" for a few decades...rest in peace!
John Diello
Lexington, Ky

John Diello

September 12, 2017

We are so very sorry to hear about Steve. We did not know that he was ill. All of us at Mark Twain Travel (Joan, Lynette, Stephanie and I, send our condolences to all the family members. He always made us laugh when he was in to see us about taking another trip. I learned right from the start to battle back when he would come up with his jokes. He was a fun person and will be truly missed.

Marge Dooty

September 11, 2017

RIP my friend you will be missed. Shawn M

September 11, 2017

RIP Steve. I will miss your hand out for coffee & your jokes. I am sorry for your loss to Cindy & his family.

Dee Van Keuren

September 10, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

steve choe

September 10, 2017

This is a great picture of Steve. I am sorry for your loss. What a nice guy he was!!

Kelly Everett-Sheets

September 10, 2017

He will be missed by many from the gas station. What a great guy he was!!!!

Teresa Palmer

September 10, 2017

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Olthof Funeral Home - Elmira

1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904

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1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904

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