Steven P. West 1963-2020

He was born Oct. 11, 1963, in Cincinnati, a son of Albert and Joan (Goldsmith) West.

Steve was a 1982 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended Youngstown State University and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in music education. He pursued a teaching career and tinkered with computers until 1996, when a friend recommended him for an IT position. Steve went into work for Dobson Cellular and then AT&T, finishing his career as a senior technical director. Additionally, he pursued and completed a master of science degree in management from the University of Akron in 2012.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jody L. (Davis) West, whom he married March 19, 1988; his mother, Joan West of Lordstown; his stepfather, Bill Cottrill of Lordstown; two daughters, Lucy West and Mia West at home; and a nephew, Adam Kuehnl of Lordstown.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, and by his sister, Kimberly Kuehnl.

Steve gave in death as he gave in life, giving the gift of life through organ donation.

A private COVID-19-safe memorial will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Niles, Ohio. Please email jodywest1@sbcglobal.net for details and to RSVP.

In lieu of flowers, material tributes may take the form of donations to Planned Parenthood — Youngstown Health Center, 77 E Midlothian Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44507.

Professional arrangements were handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.

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