STEVEN TODD DeYOUNG Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE BY THE FAMILY. A PRIVATE CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 AT 2PM. WHEREVER YOU ARE AT THAT TIME, PLEASE RAISE A GLASS IN MEMORY OF STEVEN. Steven Todd DeYoung, 50 years of age, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born on January 29, 1971 in Pequannock Twp., New Jersey to Harriet Joan (nee Aitken) and James “Jim” J. DeYoung. Steven attended and graduated in 1989 from Jefferson Township High School, and later received his Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Morris County Community College. He proudly served in the US Army-National Guard, Sergeant 1st Class, as a close air to ground support trainer. Steven also served in the United States Army where he served in Panama and one tour in Iraq, which earned him the Bronze Star for his valor in Iraq. He loved his country and his commitment to military service. Steven will best be remembered for spending time with his children; picnicking, throwing rocks in the river, camping, games, Legos construction, historical battle reenactments in miniatures that he painstakingly made by hand. He is survived by his beloved parents Joan and Jim DeYoung, his cherished children Abigail Leigh and Steven James; his dear siblings James “Jimmy” DeYoung and his wife Susan, and Nancy Pearson and her husband Keith; his former wife Leigh; his loving nieces Emily and Alana; and his dear nephews Christopher, Andrew, Gavin, Scott, and Justin. Final disposition will be private by the family. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2pm. Wherever you are at that time, please raise a glass in memory of Steven. Memorial donations may be made in Steven’s name to: United Service Organizations (USO), PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677; www.secure.uso.org Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos.

STEVEN TODD DeYOUNG

January 29, 1971 - March 13, 2021