Stephen
Stephen A. Venter
d. April 5, 2010
Stephen A. Venter
Canisteo
Stephen A. Venter, 67, of 54 Russell Street, passed away Monday (April 5, 2010) at Wesley Gardens in Rochester.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Booth Venter whom he married on February 29, 1964, his daughter, Michelle (Tracy) Savard of Hemlock, his sons, Michael (Julie) Venter of Colorado and Robert (Amy) Venter of Akron. Steve was a devoted grandfather to his 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth Booth of Canisteo, many nieces and nephews, and his brother, David (Carol) Venter of Mt. Holly, Vermont.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his father-in-law, Claude Booth.
Born in Freeport, Long Island, January 20, 1943, the son of Frank J. and Georgina Andrews Venter. He had resided in Canisteo since 1978. He had been employed by G.E., Morrison Knudsen, and most recently, Alstom. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canisteo, had been active in Boy Scouts, as well as coaching little league in Montoursville, Pa. Steve was a coach and organizer of the Church League Basketball in Canisteo, and Vice President of the International Machinist Association.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Canisteo at 11:00 am. Rev. Hobart Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo.
Steve enjoyed life and the outdoors. He especially loved to spend time with his family and will be greatly missed!
Friends may make memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to:The Alzheimers Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7380, or the Canisteo Wrestling Club, PO Box 51, Canisteo, NY 14823. Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
To send a remembrance, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director
Canisteo
Stephen A. Venter, 67, of 54 Russell Street, passed away Monday (April 5, 2010) at Wesley Gardens in Rochester.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Booth Venter whom he married on February 29, 1964, his daughter, Michelle (Tracy) Savard of Hemlock, his sons, Michael (Julie) Venter of Colorado and Robert (Amy) Venter of Akron. Steve was a devoted grandfather to his 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth Booth of Canisteo, many nieces and nephews, and his brother, David (Carol) Venter of Mt. Holly, Vermont.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his father-in-law, Claude Booth.
Born in Freeport, Long Island, January 20, 1943, the son of Frank J. and Georgina Andrews Venter. He had resided in Canisteo since 1978. He had been employed by G.E., Morrison Knudsen, and most recently, Alstom. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canisteo, had been active in Boy Scouts, as well as coaching little league in Montoursville, Pa. Steve was a coach and organizer of the Church League Basketball in Canisteo, and Vice President of the International Machinist Association.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Canisteo at 11:00 am. Rev. Hobart Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo.
Steve enjoyed life and the outdoors. He especially loved to spend time with his family and will be greatly missed!
Friends may make memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to:The Alzheimers Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7380, or the Canisteo Wrestling Club, PO Box 51, Canisteo, NY 14823. Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
To send a remembrance, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director
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