Steven W. Emerson

Steve was a big icon in Varna. His attendance and dedication to bbq chicken for the church was monumental. He loved doing it and he was well known for it! He also was one of the best cleaners at P&C, running the floor cleaning machine. A great guy!

It's hard to believe that it's been so many years since Stevie's passing. He was often seen at P&C East Hill running the floor cleaner early in the morning before most folks would arrive to work and shop at the store. His passing was sad and are sorry for his family that he was so young when he was needed elsewhere. Our thoughts are with him and his family members, as well as the Varna community, who benefited greatly from his love of barbecuing chicken and helping the hamlet.

Steve's passing with leave a hole in the hearts of many family, friends and acquaintances alike. Steve was a gentle soul who got things done. Our condolences to his family especially. We will miss Steve, and seeing him in the various capacities he assisted the Varna United Methodist Church. He's in a better place, and we will see him again in the next world.

Steven was a kind, understanding and patient person. It was always a pleasure helping him with his car insurance. Walter, you are in our thoughts.

Steve was my uncle..and even though I did not see him too often I still will always love him and see the good hearted man I know he was! I hope he is with my grandmother in heaven now. I will always love you and miss you!

I am very sorry to hear about Steve and my condolences go out to his friends and family. I worked with Steve for a while at P&C and he was always a really nice guy, always helping everybody out with what he could help with. I know he struggled for a long time with illness and hopefully now he is at peace and isn't struggling anymore.

The initial shock of losing Steve is just beginning to fade, and in it's place...reality. Of never again seeing Steve driving by in his green pickup, or stopping in with some tidbit of interesting information, stories of where he just came back from or where he was going to next...or talking about his beloved tractor, or bringing us food from his garden. Steve always talked so kindly of his dad, his sister and family over the many years I've known him. I will miss his kindness, generosity and...

I went to IHS with Steve and always knew him to be a sweet and caring person. Later in life I reconnected with Steve at P&C. He was such a pleasure to talk with and made grocery shopping a little take on "old home" day where you would catch up on all the "Ithaca happenings"...he seemed to know so many people. When Steve left P&C I knew it was for health reasons and we would catch-up from time to time when I would see him shopping there.

I am heart broken to know I have lost a...

Sorry to hear about Steve. He was always willing to help anyone. He will be greatly missed in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Walt and Sharry in your time of sorrow.