Kay L. Stepp, 87 of Scenery Hill, PA passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born June 28, 1935 In Bentleyville, PA a son of the late Edwin and Rena Ames Stepp.

Mr. Stepp was a graduate of Centerville High School.

He was employed as a machine operator at Brockway Glass Co. for over 30 years and was later employed for 10 years in maintenance with the Beth Center School District.

Kay was a member of the Washington County Historical Society, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Washington Camp 120, Bentleyville Historical Society, Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation, and the Mon Yough Chapter #3 Archeology Society.

Kay was an honest man. When he spoke to you, he looked into your eyes, because he believed that "your eyes are the window to your soul".

He was a great historian and fabulous storyteller. To our amazement, he remembered every detail. He was happy to share his life experiences with family and friends. His great-great grandfather Amos Knestrick, built several barns in the Scenery Hill area. Kay was very proud of his heritage and spoke fondly of his ancestry.

Some of his hobbies were hunting, fishing, gardening (including his heritage garlic and his potato patch), Native American history, collecting arrowheads, reading, and spotting deer almost every evening.

Some of his favorite times were spent at his cabin in McKean County with his sons David and Alan, grandson David, great grandson Dalton, his nephews and good friend, Mark. Kay cherished the close relationships he had with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and always had a good story to share with them. He was adored by everyone who knew him!

On June 27, 1954 he married Carolyn Pivovar Stepp. They had been married for 63 years at the time of her death.

Surviving are two sons, David Stepp Sr. of Port Allegheny and Alan Stepp (Judy) of Scenery Hill, PA; three grandchildren, David Stepp Jr (Miranda), Aaron Stepp and Amanda Gianfagna (Keith); four great grandchildren, Emily, Marissa, Allison, and Dalton; several nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family.

Deceased in addition to his wife are a daughter Audra Stepp; four brothers, Robert, Harry, John C. and Lee Stepp.

Friends will be received Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 PM in the Greenlee's Bentleyville Funeral Home, 619 Main St. Bentleyville, PA where funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11 AM with Pastor Sheldon Barnett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bentleyville Area Historical Society, 931 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314 or the Washington County History Landmarks Foundation, 2151 N. Main St. Washington, PA 15301.