Kay L. Stepp
Kay L. Stepp, 87, of Scenery Hill, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1935, In Bentleyville, a son of the late Edwin and Rena Ames Stepp.
Mr. Stepp was a graduate of Centerville High School.
He was employed as a machine operator at Brockway Glass Co. for over 30 years and was later employed for 10 years in maintenance with the Beth Center School District.
Kay was a member of the Washington County Historical Society, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Washington Camp 120, Bentleyville Historical Society, Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation, and the Mon Yough Chapter #3 Archeology Society.
Kay was an honest man. When he spoke to you, he looked into your eyes, because he believed that “your eyes are the window to your soul”.
He was a great historian and fabulous storyteller. To our amazement, he remembered every detail. He was happy to share his life experiences with family and friends. His great-great-grandfather, Amos Knestrick, built several barns in the Scenery Hill area. Kay was very proud of his heritage and spoke fondly of his ancestry.
Some of his hobbies were hunting, fishing, gardening (including his heritage garlic and his potato patch), Native American history, collecting arrowheads, reading, and spotting deer almost every evening.
Some of his favorite times were spent at his cabin in McKean County with his sons, David and Alan, grandson David, great-grandson Dalton, his nephews, and good friend, Mark. Kay cherished the close relationships he had with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and always had a good story to share with them. He was adored by everyone who knew him!
On June 27, 1954, he married Carolyn Pivovar Stepp. They had been married for 63 years at the time of her death.
Surviving are two sons, David Stepp Sr. of Port Allegheny, and Alan Stepp (Judy) of Scenery Hill; three grandchildren, David Stepp Jr (Miranda), Aaron Stepp and Amanda Gianfagna (Keith); four great-grandchildren, Emily, Marissa, Allison and Dalton; and several nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Audra Stepp; four brothers, Robert, Harry, John C. and Lee Stepp.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 12, in Greenlee’s Bentleyville Funeral Home, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 13, with Pastor Sheldon Barnett officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bentleyville Area Historical Society, 931 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314, or the Washington County History Landmarks Foundation, 2151 N. Main Street, Washington, PA 15301.
Guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.