OBIT: William E. “Bill” Steim (Kittanning)
William Ernest “Bill” Steim, 76, of Kittanning, died on September 19, 2015.
He was born on September 30, 1938 in Kittanning, a son of Leonard and Edith (Shirey) Steim. He was a lifelong resident of the community.
Bill was best known as a self-employed electrician and retired from 5-Rubber Company.
He was a member of the Walkchalk-Salem Baptist Church.
He was a member of the Kittanning Firemen’s Band from 1969 to 2011, a lifetime member of the Kittanning Hose Co. #6 VFD from 1969 to present, and an organizer of the WWII Veteran’s trip to Washington, DC in 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Louise (Goldinger) Steim; son: Randy E. Steim of Kittanning; grandchildren: Sara (Chris) Seratine of Kittanning, Carrie (Mindy) Lee of Hollidaysburg, PA, and Edward A. Steim in the U.S. Army; sister: Betty G. Caruso; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Helen Delp, Leah Lefchik, and Patricia Rupp; and brothers: Charles (Doc), Robert (Pete), Benjamin, George, Randall, Donald, and Edward.
The family will receive friends at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Viewing will continue on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 10AM until the time of a funeral service at 11AM. Pastor Edward Walters will be assisted by Pastor Chuck Layne in officiating of the funeral. Interment will be in the Rimer Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are welcome at the Richard G. Laube Cancer Center, or the Three Rivers Hospice.
Obituaries | funerals September 21, 2015
