Steve E. Sphon

Steve E. “Bud” Sphon, 94, of Bovard, died Friday, July 4, 2025, at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. He was born November 9, 1930, in Bovard, a son of the late Elmer and Anna Sphon.  Prior to retirement he was employed for over 30 years at ITE/ Brown Boveri in South Greensburg. He was a member of the former St. Bede Church, Bovard and a member of the Bovard Firemen’s Club.

Steve enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, walking, and gardening. He also enjoyed playing baseball, golfing and bowling as well as watching and attending baseball and football games. Steve was well-read and known for his quick wit and humorous one-liners. He attended Bovard grade school and was a graduate of Greensburg High School in 1948. Steve was a Navy veteran.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John “Ike” Sphon in 2021; and his nephew, Thomas Sphon in 2015. He is survived by his brother, Richard Sphon and wife, Judy, of Painted Post, NY; and nephews, John Sphon and wife, Donna, of Greensburg, and James Sphon of Bovard; nieces, Ann Nicholson of Painted Post, NY, Susan Hoobler and husband, Ray of Horseheads, NY, and Jennifer Corbey and husband Brian of Charlottesville, VA. He is also survived by seven great nephews, Taylor Sphon and wife Kait, Nate Sphon, Lucas Sphon and wife Maggie, Matt Hoobler and wife Bethany, Jake Hoobler and wife Kelsey, Quinn Nicholson, and R.J. Corbey; three great nieces, Abby Joensen and husband Nick, Ana Jo Nicholson and CeCe Corbey; and five great-great nephews and nieces, Axel, Maverick and Miller Joensen, and Ellie and Annie Sphon.

Honoring Steve’s request, there will be no public visitation. All services and inurnment will be private. LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg is assisting with arrangements.  If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Bovard Volunteer Fire Department, 2 Washington St., Bovard, PA 15619.   www.bachafh.com

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