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Walter Steffey Obituary
Walter E. Steffey, age 74 of Lordstown passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday Aug. 13, 2022 at the Hospice House in Poland, OH. He was born on March 5, 1948 in Kittanning, PA the son of the late Henry George Steffey and Mildred I. (Toy) Steffey. Walter married Donna Lee Schaeffer on June 29, 1968, and they enjoyed 49 years of marriage together until she passed away on April 27, 2018. He then married his second wife, Cynthia E. Evans on Aug. 7, 2020 and she survives him.
Walter was employed as a Union Representative in the Fab Plant at GM Lordstown for 34 years retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Niles Masonic Lodge #394. He enjoyed hunting, bird watching, fishing, and watching football games especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Donna, 1 daughter Jennifer Orr, 1 sister Linda Parks and 3 brothers: Wayne, Barry, & George Steffey.
He is survived by: his loving wife: Cynthia E. Evans Steffey of Lordstown, his son Glenn (Millicent) Steffey of Lordstown, 1 sister: Peggy (Dick) Daily of Cowansville, PA, his grandchildren, Sabrina (Chris), Mozella, & Brock, 2 step-daughters: Rebekah Steider of Lordstown, Elizabeth Evans of Columbus, OH, 2 step grandchildren: Keegan Paul & Paul David, a son in law: Robert Orr of Lordstown, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Thursday Aug. 18, 2022 at 1:00pm with Bishop Ray Powell officiating. Calling hours will be one hour prior to service time from 12:00-1:00pm. Walter will be laid to rest beside his first wife Donna at Lordstown Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the Hospice House 9803 Sharrott Rd. Youngstown, OH 44514 in his name.
Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online and to send condolences, please visit: www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com
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