Bernard L. Steighner
June 6, 1941 ~ July 17, 2016
Bernard L. Steighner, age 75, of Geneva passed away July 17, 2016 at his home. He was born June 6, 1941 in Church Springs, PA to Raymond and Myrtle (Bish) Steighner. Bernard married Jeannine Yenyo on August 9, 2014 in Geneva.
After high school Bernard joined the National Guard and served his country honorably. He retired from Reliance Electric after 31 years of dedicated service and was a proud provider for his family. Bernard was very artistic and enjoyed woodworking and creating fantastic sketches with pencil and charcoal. He was a Christian and attended services locally at the Geneva Church of Christ. He liked gathering on Wednesday mornings for breakfast with friends, and he was somebody you could always count on. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bernard is dearly missed by his loving wife, Jeannine Yenyo; sons, Daniel (Debi), Dennis (Mary); grandchildren, Lisa Marie (Shane) Sternberg, Christie (Mikey) Jones, Hanna Pakkala, Jasmine Steighner, Ruby (Brad) Paramore, Matthew Dalton, Brandon Pakkala, and step-grandson, Tyler Jones; brother, Raymond (Anita) Steighner; sisters, Polly Reitz, and Shirley (Dave) Hubbell. He is preceded in death and joins in life with our Lord his son, Kenneth; parents; and brother, Joe Steighner.
Bernard's funeral service will be 6 p.m., Friday July 22, 2016 at the Geneva Church of Christ, 1007 S. Broadway Rd., Geneva, OH, 44041 and officiated by Rev. Paul Brunsman. Visitation is at the church 2 hours before service, 4 p.m. 6 p.m.
Final resting place will be Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Geneva Church of Christ, P.O. Box 160, 1007 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. The Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041, is assisting Bernard's family.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com.
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its hard to put into words ones feelings when we lose a loved one and family member. I know in my heart you are no longer in pain and with Kenny, Uncle Joe, Grandma and Grandpa. I am so very thankful we had a few moments to talk on the phone Monday.
I love and miss you Uncle Butch,
Davey
My memories of Uncle Butch are all positive and, as I get older, I understand how rare and special that is. To me he was always kind, gentle and full of goodness. I am so thankful he was my uncle. I smile through the tears of my loss when I think of him being united with our lost loved ones…especially his Kenny. Peace, Uncle Butch…you were one of the rare good ones!
Ray and Family, sorry to hear about your loss. Although we did not know Bernard, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.