Jeanne Stepfield Obituary

Jeanne (Pressler) Stepfield

Jeanne (Pressler) Stepfield, born Oct. 15, 1920, passed away on November 29, 2007 at Windsor Medical Center in North Canton following a lengthy illness.

Jeanne was born in Loyal Oak, Ohio to the late William and Alice (Snyder) Pressler. She grew up in Loyal Oak and moved to Rittman in 1949. She was a graduate of Norton High School and earned a BS in Education and MA in Administration from Akron University. She was married to Donald Stepfield on August 22, 1944. She worked alongside her husband at the Stepfield Pharmacy in Rittman while attending college. Following graduation, she taught 4th and 5th grade in Rittman for 20+ years and enjoyed every class and student and strove to help each student reach his or her full potential. She was a long time member of the Milton United Presbyterian Church in Rittman.

After retirement from teaching, Jeanne became active with the Doylestown Telephone Company alongside her husband. After his death, she assumed the Presidency for many years and continued to serve on its board until her death. Jeanne also was actively involved with the Brenn-Field Nursing Center and Apartments in Orrville that she and Don built in 1974 and continued to serve as its Owner and President until the present.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald in 1991 and her sister, Camilla Miller. She is survived by daughters, Patricia (William) Gallagher of Doylestown and Sandra (Thomas) Brockman of Jackson Township; three grandsons, Jeffrey (Krista) Gallagher of Doylestown, Thomas (Jessica) Brockman Jr. of Columbus and Brian Brockman of Copley, Ohio.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Milton Presbyterian Church, 250 North St., Rittman, with the Revs. Richard Lapehn and James Watt officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Milton Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 306, Rittman, Ohio 44270. (Gillman, 330-925-2911) www.gillmanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Nov. 30, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeanne Stepfield

10 Entries

Gillman Funeral Home

November 30, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Penny Charles

December 3, 2007

Our sincere sympathy and
condolences to Patti and Sandy
in the loss of your mother.
May God bless and give you comfort
during this difficult time.
Penny, Rick & Tiffany Charles

Debbie Bigrigg

December 1, 2007

Sandi I saw in the paper of your Mom's passing. Please know you have my deepest sympathy.

Mariah Fryberger, SPN,BMC

December 1, 2007

Although I didn't know Jeanne or Sandy for very long, I feel touched by their presence in my life and will forever be grateful for knowing them. Feel comfort in knowing that she is resting now, and that all that left before her were awaiting her arrival into His kingdom. May God Bless You!

Ralph Gantz

December 1, 2007

I WAS SADDENED TO READ OF JEANNE STEPFIELD'S PASSING. Don and Jeanne WERE FRIENDS OF MY MOTHER AND DAD BOTH DON AND JEANNE WERE PART OF DOYLESTOWN'S HERITAGE AND WILL REMAIN IN THE ANNUALS OF THE VILLAGE. THEY BOTH WERE VERY NICE PEOPLE TO KNOW AND WERE EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF CHRISTIAN LIVING. THEY BOTH WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT ALL OF US AND HER FAMILY WILL HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF TIMES PAST AND ALL OF THE WONDERFUL TIMES YOU SHARED WITH THEM. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

DIANA GANTZ (TALBOT)

November 30, 2007

the family has my sincere condolonces. jeanne was my son's teacher in school, and a customer of his when he delivered papers.
she was a wonderful person and will be missed.
i also went to the presbyterian church and knew her and don from there.

Ginny Michel

November 30, 2007

My heart goes out to the Stepfield family for the loss of your matriarch. Your parents were outstanding role models for the community, and a genuine pleasure to known. The warmth of their smiles will live forever from within your hearts full of memories.

Barbara (Snyder) & Don McKee

November 30, 2007

Sandy and Patti-
So sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. She was a beloved member of our family- she will be missed!

Sheila Doyle

November 30, 2007

I am saddened to see Mrs. Stepfield
has passed. She was a wonderful teacher. She is the teacher who first got me interested in English
and Reading. When she would read a book to the classroom it was like you were in the story living it. So to speak.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Sheila Doyle

Sandy Kohler, RN

November 30, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. Find comfort in knowing her resting time has come and she is forever free of the earthly pain she has been enduring. God be with you all.
Sandy Kohler, RN
Brown Mackie College LPN Program

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