James “Jim” Stepp
James “Jim” Stepp, 76, of Butler died Friday at his son's home in Sewickley surrounded by his family and friends.
Born at Butler Memorial Hospital on Sept. 26, 1941, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mildred Marie (Rivers) Stepp.
He is survived in life by his three children, Jeffrey Stepp of Cranberry Township, Tyler Stepp of Sewickley and Rochelle Stepp of Zelienople; and many, many loving relatives, dear friends and fur babies, especially Maddox and Nuggie.
Retiring from the military after more than 20 years of service, Jim was the founder and owner of J&D Lawn and Tractor, Inc. in Wexford. He successfully operated J&D for more than 50 years and has left it in the hands of his son, Tyler Stepp.
Anyone that knew Jim, understood that he adored his 134 acre camp in Aleppo, Pa. It was his retreat, his sanctuary and his pride and joy.
While at camp, he cherished watching the annual return of the Purple Martin population to their “high-rise” community and the Humming Birds to their apple tree haven. Most of all, he enjoyed tending to his ever-producing vegetable garden.
Springtime at camp was the most colorful time, with Jim's endless spring bulbs bursting into a vast rainbow of annual blooms.
Once the autumn arrived, camp was transformed into “Jim's Hunting Camp,” with an open door to so many family and friends. One of Jim's greatest pleasures included hosting everyone under one roof with the mutual goal of “getting a big buck.” He could cook with the best of 'um.
STEPP — Friends of James “Jim” Stepp, who died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, may visit with the family from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Serving as pallbearers will be Chet W., Bobby S., Jimmy R., Tyler S., Jeff S. and Steve C.Memorial services for Jim will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Schellhaas & Sons, Sewickley/Franklin Park location, 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley PA, with pastor Jeff Lawther of LifePointe Alliance Church, Franklin Park Campus officiating.A military burial will follow at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Purple Martin Conservation Association, where Jim had been a member for so many years at www.purplemartin.org or 301 Peninsula Drive, Suite 6 Erie, PA 16505.If you prefer to send flowers, Jim would adore live flowers or trees that can be incorporated into camp's lovely landscape.Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.
