November 20, 2025

Phyllis….I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I very much enjoyed reconnecting with him recently, and sharing stories of Millersville and neighborhood news. Mark and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss.  
Susan Schettler

November 19, 2025

Phyllis,  I am truly sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Steve was always very gracious when I came over to practice dance with you and always a warm host at your Halloween parties. It’s been some time since I have seen the both of you and I hope your memories of Steve will give you comfort during this time. My sympathies- Jody White (Jody Killian)

November 19, 2025

Phyllis, 
A warm, compassionate, talented and humble man, Steve reflected kindness toward all he met. The joy you both shared through your marriage spilled over into your approach to life. Tuning our piano so many years ago reminded me of the “violin at the auction- when the violinist began to tune and play the old violin, the music was breathtaking.” Steve could do that with an out of tune piano. Like his life with you, he could lighten a room with his smile. Together you both created beauty. My condolences to you. Phyllis – remember to breathe. Lyn Brubaker 

November 18, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He was a kind and personable fella, always a pleasure to talk to when he came in to tune the church’s piano. My heart goes out to you Phyllis. Stephanie Byers

November 17, 2025

Phyllis
What a great and kind person Steve was. I have fond memories of the exercise class we all took years ago and his visits to tune my piano. I send you many blessings as you journey through this time and know how far reaching Steve’s kindness was . With sympathy , Nancy Zink

November 17, 2025

Phillis and family, Steve was a really gentle man who I was privilaged to know originally when he played bass guitar for the Host Farm Caberet band and I was on the stage crew. Later when I was starting to promote my cartoon’s and caricatures I continued my friendship with the two of you. I have plans to attend Steve’s service on Saturday December 6th. With the most heart felt sympathy, Cory LaBrasca 

November 17, 2025

Phyllis,
I was so sorry to read this…  I have good memories of you and Steve being wonderful hosts.  I was amazed at all the unique places that you were able to travel together.  I  really got a charge of Steve telling how a foreigner was willing to trade his camel (I think it was an animal) for you, but Steve declined.  You have some wonderful memories.  May they be a comfort in such a great loss.
God Bless and keep you in his tender care,
Love, June Shultz
 

November 16, 2025

I am so sorry and offer my condolences. He worked on my old upright, keeping it going for years. He was very interesting to talk to and we all looked forward to seeing him.
Shelley Hoober

November 16, 2025

So saddened to see Steve’s obituary today – he had tuned our piano for many years and I still have all of his handwritten receipts that he would leave.  We got a bit lazy on the tuning since covid and just had him out earlier this year for the first time since then.  I was so glad he was still in business!  He was just the same as I remember and I enjoyed catching up with him.  And he gave lots of love to our dog Phoenix while he was here.  I am so sorry for your loss.
Fran Haldeman

November 16, 2025

So sorry to hear of his passing. I had just recently met Steve, when he came to tune our children’s piano. I greatly enjoyed talking with him and hearing about his adventures as a musician while he was working on our piano. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. 
Jessica Showalter

November 16, 2025

Oh my gosh, I remember Steve from our days at the Host Farm. He was the young guy(at the time) who played bass in the Dick Hamilton band. I was there working during my high school and college days. I can also attest that Steve did always smile and was a very talented musician. His future wife Phyllis was/is a very nice person
 My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Howard Sheppard

November 16, 2025

I was so sad to read of Steve’s passing, and extend my sincerest condolences to the entire family. I got to know Steve very well when he served as the MT School District’s piano tuner for many years. His easy-going and friendly nature was much-appreciated, and he was definitely the consummate professional in every way!

November 16, 2025

Phyllis, I was shocked when I read this mornings paper and Joan and I are so sad. I was about to call him to do my Piano again and we saw him not to long ago. We will be a the service in December to give our condolences. I will miss him and we had some great discussions about theh business and music when he was here at our home. My deepest condolences to you.
Bill and Joan Horn