Terry J. Steffy, 63, of Stevens passed away Oct. 10, 2014, at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center after an extended illness.
He was born in Reading to the late Phares and Mary (Stricker) Steffy. He was the husband of Susan Summers-Steffy, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage.
Terry attended Ephrata Church of the Brethren. He was a member of the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC). He owned and operated Steffy Masonry Inc. for over 25 years. Terry was involved in various activities, participating in various booster clubs involving his children’s sporting activities. He was a member of the NRA; an avid hunter and outdoorsman; a member of the Ducks Unlimited Association; and a movie enthusiast. While in high school, he was a member of the football and wrestling teams at Cocalico High School. He was a Miami Dolphin, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. The family often laughed that his claim to fame was being the first person to catch the greased pig at the Ephrata Farm Show.
Terry was known as a selfless person; he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His heart was big and he believed it was his duty to help his fellow man. Whether someone needed a loan, groceries, oil for heat, or just a ride to work, Terry was there. Terry was known as a family man. He was always committed to his family and extended family. He was known as the man to call whenever someone needed help or advice on how to fix something. It was also extremely important for him to be at every sporting event his children participated in and support his grandchildren in whatever way possible. He spoke with pride about each of his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Christopher M., husband of Kendra (Roberts) Steffy of Ephrata; Shannon R., husband of Lisa R. (Pote) Steffy of Denver; a daughter: Paxton J. Steffy at home; five grandsons: Peter M. Steffy, Dameon A. Pote, Cameron A. Steffy, Nicholas H. Steffy, and Brock C. Steffy; four siblings: John, husband of Alberta (DeLong) Steffy of Stevens; Nancy, wife of Lamar Seifrit of Denver; Richard, husband of Kathy (Hartranft) Steffy of Denver; and Thomas Steffy, companion of Rose Feister of Stevens.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Clarence Steffy; and two sisters: Merla Eshleman and Rose Crawford.
A viewing will be held Oct. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata. An additional viewing will take place Oct. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church followed by his funeral service at 10 a.m. with Pastors Rob Eshleman and Galen Hackman officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Please note there will be no viewing or services Oct. 17.
If desired, memorial contributions in Terry’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society-Lanc. Co. Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.