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Steven Clark "Steve" Gottshall
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Steve grew up in Bern Township, graduated from Bern Elementary, followed by Schuylkill Valley and Mt Penn High Schools. His academic journey continued at Penn State, Hahnemann University Hospital, and St. Joseph's University, shaping a career that would touch many lives. He dedicated nearly three decades to his vocation as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, with tenures at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Wilkes Medical Center, Hershey Medical Center, and most recently, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center/CAMC.
Achieving the rank of Captain, his years-long military service in the Army Nurse Corps Reserves exemplified his commitment to caring for others and duty to his country and community, values he carried throughout his life.
Steve was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairlea. He was a generous man, always willing to share his time and resources with the people he loved and those in need. An avid outdoorsman, his hobbies included bicycling, hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, motorcycling, four-wheeling, and target shooting. Steve's love of travel took him to Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Malta, Mexico, and Jamaica, as well as many states within the US, with his family. Upon moving to West Virginia in 2002, his childhood dreams of building a log home on acreage were realized. It was there that he and Connie raised their three beautiful daughters and built a loving home.
He is survived by his daughters Sarah, Abigail, and Amanda, brothers David (Beth) and Timothy (Angie) Gottshall, and a vast network of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Donald and Karen Gottshall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s, honoring Steve's lifelong commitment to helping others.
Steve's life and legacy will be cherished and honored by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A Celebration of Life ceremony is being held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Fairlea, WV. Friends and family visitation starts at 10:00 a.m., with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
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David Gottshall
December 14, 2024
Miss you my brother, my friend. Love Dave
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name´s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Eileen and Barry Swavely
September 2, 2024
We met Steve as he ministered to his cousin Jim Fry. Jim never married and had minimal family. Steve stepped in to care for Jim. Eventually moving Jim to West Virginia so he could care for Jim. We were able to attend the service and funeral in Berks County and met Connie for the first time. Steve was truly serving as a man of God. We are saddened by his passing and want to send our condolences to Connie and his daughters.
Kristin Letsch Griffith
August 22, 2024
Deepest sympathies from the Letsch Family, Elsa Barbara and Kristin
Kellie & David Butsack
August 21, 2024
We are so heartbroken for your families. I am thankful I got to see Steve recently and we will always remember him for the kind, generous, caring person he was, not to mention his 'Gottshall' wit and sense of humor.
Love and peace to you all.
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Aire mayberry
August 21, 2024
My favorite memory was when Steve used to bring me and Amanda to the hospital to see the babies that was just born. This world lost an amazing man also and amazing anesthesiologist I had the pleasure of having him while I went through surgery. Made sure I wasn´t nervous and took great care of me .
Abigail Gottshall
August 18, 2024
Dad and I were supposed to leave for our two week vacation in Europe yesterday, beginning with a 3 night stay on the Amalfi Coast and then a 10-day cruise to Turkey, Greece, and Croatia. Dad was looking forward to seeing Italy for the first time. I was looking forward to experiencing a vacation with him, as vacations always brought out an extra goofy, spontaneous, and lighthearted side of my dad.
I´m going on our vacation in your memory, Dad. Right now I´m sitting in the IGA lounge in the Istanbul airport. I was so excited to show you this beautiful airport, and take you to have your first airport lounge experience. When I came here for the first time, I was so excited by the free buffet and open bar and I know you would have been too. I´ll be sprinkling some of your ashes in Italy, so you´ll get to see it after all.
I have so many things left to say. I´m going to be reflecting on our trip about all the wonderful memories we´ve shared over the years. I love you Dad .
Andy and LaJoyce Shrom
August 17, 2024
Andy and LaJoyce Shrom
August 17, 2024
Andy and LaJoyce Shrom
August 17, 2024
Steve was not only blood related but a friend with so many encouraging words about the medical field.
Pauline Wooten
August 17, 2024
RIP . My condolences to the family
Billie Coly
August 16, 2024
Always a pleasure to work with.
Patrick Killinger
August 16, 2024
Our condolences to the Gottshall family. God bless you all and may God give you strength to endure another loss in your family. Our prayers go out to you.
Jamie Ratliff
August 16, 2024
My condolences to the Gottshall Family on the untimely passing of Steve. I worked with him at GVMC and I thought a lot of him. I hope your wonderful memories of him will help you through this difficult time.
Mariah Ryan
August 15, 2024
Mr. Gottshall was a wonderful father to his three daughters. When he moved Sarah into our apartment we shared during college, he had a smile on his face and was loving and warm. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Grace (Hoffman) Shurr
August 15, 2024
I met Steve in 7th grade at Schuylkill Valley High School. I watched him run track after school many times. He was always smiling and laughing. I also knew his mother, as she was a nurse at my family doctor´s office many years ago.
Rev. Dr. Arthur Turfa
August 15, 2024
My seminary internship was at St. John's Lutheran Church in Reading, PA 1979-1980. Steven and his family were members and became friends. We kept in touch over the years. The shock and sadness of Steve's passing so close to his mother's is hard to accept. Yet I know that they were people of deep faith and compassion. May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine on him.
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