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Michael Steinbaugh Obituary
55, of Mooresville, NC, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at his residence. Born May 29, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late John and Patricia McKeown Steinbaugh. Mike was a fire captain with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, and a member of Pittsburgh Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local No. 1, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. Mike was also a six year veteran of the United States Navy. Mike is survived by his beloved wife Valerie Coyle Steinbaugh; his daughter Stacie Elizabeth Taylor and husband Jeffrey of Mooresville, NC; his son Michael Todd Steinbaugh and wife Rachel of Harrisburg, PA; his brother John Steinbaugh and wife Barbara of Raleigh, NC; his sister Denise Fantazier and husband Bob of Pittsburgh, PA and grandchildren Makenzie, Jake, and Braden Taylor, and Jaxon Kurtz, and Alyvia Steinbaugh. Memorial services were held with his family on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at CAVIN-COOK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Mooresville, NC. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210, or Hospice at Charlotte- Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203 Davidson, NC 28036.
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george taylor
November 21, 2007
To a great pap pap.sorry about speaking out so late and so close to the holidays,but my heart grieves for stacie.val and mike.and my own personnal feeling towards a man I greatly admired I'll miss you and hope I have the courage you showed.with love and compassion......pap pap george
John Cooley
September 4, 2007
Our condolences and sincere sympathies to the Steinbaugh family. We are always saddened when we lose one of our own. We will keep you and Michael in our prayers. God Bless!
Secretary-Treasurer
Veteran Fire Fighters of Pittsburgh
Cheryl Horst
August 23, 2007
Dear Val,
Years have passed since our days at Cathedral High School and good old St. Joe's. We have lost touch during that time, but I do know that Mike was your high school sweetheart and I am sorry to hear that he has passed away. I just found out through the CHS reunion committee. It sounds like you had a wonderful man for a husband..I didn't know him well except for going to his house on Halloween when we were kids... You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sad to hear this news.
Cheryl (Reissman) Horst
CHS '72
Meg Hill
August 23, 2007
Val:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Meg Dukovic Hill
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Linda and Fran Conlon
August 21, 2007
Val and family, Fran and I were very saddened to hear of Mikes passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. But most of all we cherish the memories of our camping trips we shared with you, Mike and the kids. We all had so much fun. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers, and when in Pittsburgh again, please contact us.
412-481-3167
A greiving Daughter
August 19, 2007
My heart just goes out to you all. I lost my father, it was heart wrenching.
May finding that others really do care give you all a measure of comfort.
Also may God who hears our prayers and sees our tears give you strenght to endure each and every second of the day.
Nancy Moniger
August 19, 2007
Dear Val, Stacie and Michael,
Jim and I were devastated to hear about Mike. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Mike was a great guy and we'll always remember the fun times we had with you camping and having fun w/ the kids. He will be greatly missed. Love Nancy and Jim, Kyle & Evan.
Regis McNally
August 19, 2007
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Mike was a fine man and a great firefighter. It was my privelege to have worked with him.
Sean Skelley
August 19, 2007
Val, Mike and Stacie,
It has taken me a few days to gather my thoughts after hearing of Mike's passing. I have been keeping him and your family in my prayers since the first day I learned of the battle Mike had to fight. Missa Val, you know I'm here for you. We have shared alot over the years. Mike is looking down on the family and will remind you, like he already has, that he is still in your presence.
diana mcdonough
August 15, 2007
Val
You and your family are in our prayers. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Diana McDonough &
Dr Craig McDonough
Stephanie Crossey
August 15, 2007
You have our deepest sympathies during this difficult time right now. It's comforting to know that all of you were by his side through his time of need and passing. Mike was always so cheerful and guaranteed a good laugh out of you. He will be missed by myself and Nova. She remebers him "always being at Makenzies birthday parties".
Stephanie and Nova Crossey
Michelle James
August 15, 2007
Ron and I are truly saddened to hear of Mr. Steinbaugh's passing. I know he would correct me and say "please, It's Mike, not Mr. Steinbaugh" with a smile on his face. He was truely a pleasant man. Ron and I will miss him. Please Jeff, Stacie, Val, Mike, or Rachael, please call if we can do anything for you.
Megan Vaites
August 15, 2007
Dear Stacie and family,
I was very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May the good memories of him get you through this very difficult time.
–Megan (Lesniak) Vaites
Julie and John Shepherd
August 15, 2007
Dear Val, Mike and Stacie,
We are very sorry to hear of Mike's death. We have many memories of warm afternoons spent in the Carolina sun enjoying your company as the the boys got their exercise.
Mike had an openness that made it easy to get to know you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Marget Lowen-Barringer
August 15, 2007
Stacie, Mike and Mrs. Steinbaugh,
We are very sorry for your loss. Let your happy memories help you get through this very difficult time. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Marget,Jimmy, Amy, and Mr. Lowen
Colleen Walz
August 15, 2007
Val, Mike, and Stacy,
I can't fathom your loss. Val, I have been thinking of you for months. Val,Mike and Stacy you already know what a proud father your Dad was, he spoke volumes of his children. I just want to reiterate what you already know, he lived for you all. I am so sorry for your loss that words will never convey. He was a great firefighter, but he was a great person and a great friend.
Matt Hosilyk
August 14, 2007
Stacie,Mike and Mrs. Steinbaugh
I Wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. Stacie, mike I will never forget all the good times I had with your dad. He was great man and one I'll never forget. I am very sorry for your loss.
Sonya and Tim Gamble
August 14, 2007
Val,
We are thinking about you..We loved Mike he was such a wonderful man and his great qualities will be carried on by your son. Tim and I will cherish all the memories. We were honored to have met and spent time with him..Now we will have to make sure that Alyvia knows what a wonderful man her grandfather was!!! I am thinking about you.. we Love You..
Jim Pastorius
August 14, 2007
Mike, Stacie, and Mrs. Steinbaugh,
I am very sorry for your loss and I want to send my condolences to you and the rest of your family. My family also sends their prayers.
your friend,
Jim
(412)512-2018
Heather Miller
August 14, 2007
Stacie, Mike and family,
We were very sad to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you at this time.
Heather and Jared Miller
Peg Pietrzyk
August 14, 2007
Val
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless.
Peg Pietrzyk and Family
Chrissy Daeschner
August 14, 2007
Stacie, Mike and Val,
My mom, Sandy and I are all so sorry for you tremendous loss. Your dad was such a strong warm hearted person. He was so proud of his kids. I still can remember coming to Mikey's graduation party and your dad beaming with pride that Mikey was going to play football at Duke. Try to hold on to all of your great memories of him and forget about all of the pain he endured.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chrissy Grance Daeschner
Theresa Manning
August 13, 2007
Jeff,Stacie,Mrs. Steinbaugh,Mike, and Rachel,
We are truely sorry. We give our deepest sympathies to you all. Mr. Steinbaugh is a terrific guy. I will always remember his smile and cheerful personality. I will miss him a lot. I wish I could be there to give you all a big hug.
Sincerely,
Theresa, Jim, Josh, and Jake Manning
Ed Wagner
August 13, 2007
Stacie, Mike, and Val, I just wanted to send you all my condolences. I was absolutely stunned to hear that Mike had passed on. He was such a great man and always treated me very well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of grief. My family sends their thoughts and prayers as well in these tough times.
Ed
Maryann Reynolds
August 13, 2007
Dear Val So very sorry to hear. Just found out today Monday Aug. 13. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Glumac
August 13, 2007
Mike, Stacie, and Mrs. Steinbaugh,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a really great guy!My parents and brother also send their sympathy.
Rich & Dan Bondi, Dave Greb,Matt Malloy, and myself are all thinking of you at this hard time!
Feel free to call if you get a chance and maybe we can share some good memories!
Your Friend,
Jeff Glumac
412-327-7379
ART EVANS
August 13, 2007
I WORKED WITH MIKE IN THE HJLL DISTRICT IN THE 70,S MIKE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A BRAVE,HARD WORKING FIREFIGHTER,IT WAS A PRIVILEDGE TO KNOW AND WORK WITH HIM.
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