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Barry K. Steffey Sr. 1945-2021

HOWLAND — Barry K. Steffey Sr., of Howland, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Trumbull Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75.

Barry was born in Kittanning, Pa., on June 19, 1945, the son of the late Henry and Mildred Hooks Steffey Sr.

He attended Ford City High School. Mr. Steffey was a proud Vietnam War veteran who honorably served our country in the Army from 1965 to 1967.

Barry retired in 2006 following 25 years of employment with Progressive Electrical Contractors as its purchasing and warehouse manager.

Mr. Steffey was a member of the Wildare United Methodist Church. He loved watching his friends race stock cars and earlier in life bowled in various leagues throughout the area. Barry was an active member of the Howland American Legion Post 700 and the Disabled American Veterans Trumbull County Chapter 11. Barry was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, along with Penn State and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

His wife, Frances “Francie” Pyne Steffey, whom he married June 28, 1968, passed away Feb. 22, 2006.

He is survived by two daughters, Kimberly (Craig) Weimer of Niles and Michelle Steffey and her companion, Henry Ebben of Howland; a son, Barry K. (Michele) Steffey Jr. of Niles; a sister, Peggy (Richard) Dailey of Cowansville, Pa.; a brother, Wayne (Connie) Steffey of Ocala, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Joshua (Hailey) Nix, Rebekah Nix, Dr. Amanda (Chris) LaBenne, Alexandra (Cody) Hugaboom, Anthony “AJ” Steffey, Alyssa Steffey, and Abigail Steffey; five stepgrandchildren, William, Jacob, Michael, Maggie and Kassidy Weimer; five great-grandchildren, Nathan, Sage, Evelyn, Silas and Vivian. He is also survived by his companion, Debbie Gula and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Barry was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Steffey; a sister, Linda Wheeler; and a brother, Henry George Steffey.

Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project by going to www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, and calling hours Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service in the Wildare United Methodist Church Ext, 7211 N. Park Ave. Cortland, OH 44410.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. in the Wildare United Methodist Church.

Masks and social distancing will be observed during the calling hours and funeral service.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, OH 44446.

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