Stephen E. “Steve” Wagner

Stephen E. Wagner “Steve” June 15, 1962-April 28, 2024. Steve was born in Abington, Pa in 1962. He was raised by his mother, Yvonne Wagner-Widman, married to Carol Hartsough Wagner for 37 years, has three children Joseph Ryan “Joey” (Natalie), James Robert “Jamie”, Jessica Rae “Jessie” and a grandaughter Dakota. Steve was employed by Jefferson Hospital as a Maintenence Mechanic for over 40 years.  He was a member of the Teamsters Local 830 and was a Union Representative.

 

Steve loved his family and was the best friend anyone could have. His favorite place to eat was the Pizza Time Saloon. He loved to cook and enjoyed Jim Beam or a nice cold beer on a hot day.  Steve was a simple man that enjoyed giving advice, drinking a hot cup of coffee, reading, and bird watching. Steve loved music and his favorite music came from the “Boss” himself,  Bruce Springsteen. He a had passion for sports. He loved to play, coach and watch sports in his leisure time.  Steve coached the Roxborough Eagles, Wissahickon Braves, and North Penn Squires.  He coached various basketball, softball, and football teams for his children and their friends.

 

Steve played football for Springfield High School and Semi-pro Football for the Roxborough Ridge Raiders. He was a die hard Philadelphia sports fan. He watched every game and especially loved the Phillies and the Flyers.  Steve also was a huge Preston and Steve fan and enjoyed watching Jeopardy, On Patrol: Live, QVC especially In The Kitchen with David, My 600lb Life, Impractical Jokers, Bar Rescue, Dr Pol, and Mash.

 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Carol (Hartsough) Wagner.  His loving children Joseph Ryan “Joey” (Natalie), James Robert “Jamie”, Jessica Rae “Jessie”, and granddaughter Dakota Rose Wagner. His mother Yvonne Wagner-Widman and John Widman (deceased). His sisters and friends Dawn King (David) and Mistye McGee (Bob). His brother Robert Wagner. He was a loving Uncle to nieces and nephews; Courtney and Katelyn King, Amanda and Erin McGee, Victoria Diglio (Pasquale), Ben Alex and Greg Kollmer, Katrina Raspa and Hannah Hartsough.

 

Steve was an animal lover, owner and companion to living and passed pets Coots, Ash, Knubes, Podes, Bandit and Mikey.

 

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Steve’s life and share memories of how he touched your life on 5/7/2024 at 7PM at Halligan’s Pub in Flourtown at 1619 Bethlehem Pike. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Philadelphia sports attire or anything they feel comfortable in.

 

In lieu of flowers please consider joining the National Marrow Donor Program registry (Be The Match) or donations can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, animal rescues, Penn Medicine Research, or any Children’s Cancer charity.