Stephen A. Pater

Stephen A. Pater, 63, of New Kensington, passed away suddenly while placing flags for the 4^th of July holiday on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born March 30, 1957 in Natrona Heights to the late Walter E. and Hazel (Dietz) Pater. Stephen lived the past 14 years in New Kensington and prior to that Tarentum. He was a Transmission specialist for J&S Transmission in Sharpsburg for 20 years and of the Lutheran Faith. Stephen enjoyed woodworking, hunting, reading and pencil drawings. He especially enjoyed his family, children and grandchildren.

            Survivors include his wife of 44 years Donna R. (Thompson) Pater; his children Daniel R. Thompson and fiancé Jolene Henson, of Fawn Twp., Pauline A. (Aaron) Campbell, of Ford City, Sandra L. (Edward) Burgung, of Dunkerton, Iowa and Heather M. (Patrick) Lane, of Springfield, KY; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings Debra A. Horton, of Coudersport, PA and Philip (Jackie) Pater, of Buffalo Twp. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Mya Thompson and a brother Thomas Pater.

            Visitation Saturday from 2PM until the time of service at 4PM in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial will be private. Visit: dusterfh.com