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JOHN ESTEP Obituary
He was born in Elmira, N.Y., a son of Roy and Marjorie (Jenkins) Estep. John was the loving husband of Phyllis (Brace) Estep for 51 years. They were married on Aug. 3, 1968.
John is survived by his wife; a son, Terry (Nikki) Estep of Denver, Colo.; two grandchildren, Nathanial Estep, and Paige Estep; a brother, Michael (Linda) Estep of Stafford, Va. and their children, Jordyn Estep, Garrett (Julie) Shoff; a great-nephew, Colton Shoff; a sister-in-law, Martha "Marty" (Jim) Radin of Mainesburg; brothers-in-law, Clifford Brace of Mainesburg, Darwin (Susan) Brace of Knoxville, and Kenneth (Debbie) Brace of Mainesburg; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Gary Shaw of Mansfield. John was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie ('93) and his father, Roy ('98).
John graduated from Mansfield High School in 1961, and then joined the Army in 1966 and served until 1968. John retired from Mansfield University after 26 years in the maintenance department. Prior to working at MU, he worked at A&P and TW Judge in Mansfield. John's main passion in life was his horses. He raised seven miniature horses and three miniature mules. John also enjoyed traveling and volunteering at the Mansfield Area Food Pantry. He was always around to help his friends or neighbors.
In honoring John's wishes, there will be no services. Memorial donations can be made to the Mansfield Area Food Pantry, PO Box 5, Mansfield, PA 16933. Buckheit funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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Richard Hastings
January 13, 2020
The first time we met John, he was taking care of his horse on Meadow Street, we lived across the street. He was a very kind friendly man.He will be misses. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Elizabeth A Mizdail
January 13, 2020
I will always remember John when I worked at Mansfield University. Shocked to hear of his passing. Our prayers go out to Phyllis and family. Ride high John...Ride high...
Ellen Blais
January 13, 2020
My sympathies go out to Phyllis and the Estep family. John was a fine man who will be missed.
Jane and Barry Brucklacher
January 12, 2020
We're still in shock that John is gone. He was friendly, smart, curious and creative, and always there when anyone needed help. He was one of our best friends and we're going to deeply miss him.
Ron & Fawn Masti
January 11, 2020
Our deepest sympathies. John was a great friend and neighbor. He will be missed.
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