Stephen E. "Steve" Radney

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Radney of Wysox, on Sunday, May 4th 2025 at the age of 67. Steve was born as Stephen Eugene Radney on November 1st, 1957, at Mills Hospital in Towanda, as the third child of the North Towanda Radney Clan. As son of the Late Charles and Carolyn Radney, he spent most of his younger years in the big house behind Yoder Tire, making lifelong friends in the neighborhood. At the tender age of 9, he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes while on a family vacation in Michigan. When he was young the doctors told him that he would never live to 25 and as you can tell, he proved them all wrong. Steve attended Towanda Schools and graduated with the class of 1976. He enjoyed bowling with his dad at the Sylvania midnight league at Shamrock lanes, followed NASCAR and whomever his oldest brother, David was hauling for that year, as well as going with the wrecker crew at the local races. Then there was hunting whitetail deer, a family pastime. After Graduation, he worked with his dad doing handyman jobs around Towanda until eventually working at Sylvania, where he rose to be a group leader until 2005 when his health no longer permitted him to work. Recently you would have found him hacking around at Benjamins Garage with Randy Davenport, and we were never really sure how much work actually got done!!! Steve had a passion for serving his community and fellow man. He was an active member of several local fire and rescue organizations including, Towanda, North Towanda, Ulster and Wysox until he was no longer physically able to do so. He was proud of his service to others and gave freely of his time to do so, but his main passion and love rested with his family. His loving wife, Theresa (Smith) Radney, whom he married February 19, 1977, recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. Daughter, Tammy Radney of Wyalusing and his late son, Eric, who was lost in a tragic accident in 2005, Grandchildren, Owen, Jordyn, Brennan, and Brayden. This was his true passion, watching them Grow and play sports, proms, weddings, Family gatherings, Hunting trips, 4-wheeler rides, this was what he was the proudest of, this is what his life was all about. Steve is survived by his wife, Theresa of Wysox, PA, his daughter, Tammy Radney of Wyalusing, Grandchildren, Owen Hadlock of Wyalusing, Jordyn Radney of Towanda and Brennan and Brayden Irvine of Towanda along with their parents honorary Daughter and son-in-law, Hollie and Damien Irvine. His siblings include David (Pat) Radney of North Carolina, Laurie (Steve) Shanks of Athens, Larry (Lorie) Radney of Powell, Monica (Charles) Klein of Tunkhannock, Colleen (Don Hitchcock) Radney of Stevensville. Sister-in-law Joan Ellen (Ron) Bailey of Towanda, and brother-in-law Robert (Missy Vanderpool) Smith of Hornbrook. Aunts Elizabeth (Edgar) Rich of North Carolina, Ruth (Joseph) Cleveland of North Towanda, Robert (Carol) McKernan of Michigan, and Uncle, Ronald Wanck of Athens. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Steve was predeceased by his parents Charles and Carolyn Radney, his beloved son Eric, his grandson Daniel Hadlock and father and mother-in-law, Robert and Nora Smith. The family would like to give special thanks and appreciation to Guthrie Hospice and Maryott Bowen Funeral Home and the many Fire Companies giving Tribute to his service. A memorial luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at the Ulster Fire Hall, located on Rescue Street, Ulster, PA. The event will commence at noon. All are welcome to attend and share their memories. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to your local Fire company in his name, a cause he felt strongly about to help his local community members. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

Stephen E. "Steve" Radney

November 1, 1957 - May 4, 2025

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November 1, 1957 - May 4, 2025

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