Jacqueline Louise Stepp –  Coon Rapids, Minn., formerly of Donora
Obituaries
December 1, 2021

Jacqueline Louise Stepp – Coon Rapids, Minn., formerly of Donora

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Jacqueline Louise Stepp, 77, of Coon Rapids, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Born in Donora on Feb. 23, 1944, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Butler and Gladys Roddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Etienne “Newt” Roddy; and her brother, Curtis Roddy. Jacqueline loved the Lord and spent her time in service at Victory Tabernacle of St. Cloud, Minn. and New Testament Holiness Church of Donora. Jacqueline grew up dancing ballet and graduated from Ringgold High School as class valedictorian. She worked a number of jobs over the years, including Donora Sewing Factory, Silver Fox Security, Cable Value Network, Donora Family Chiropractic Center and All-4-One Services where she provided personal care, security, nursing and administrative assistance. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Donnie C. Stepp Sr.; her sons, Alonzo Roddy, Pierre Roddy, Donnie Stepp Jr. and Tino Stepp; her daughter, Jacqueline Sauer; her stepchildren Christopher Stepp and Tonji Clement; 16 grandchildren, Rico, Dylan, Eva, Amelia, Julia, Arriel, Pierre, Noah, Joshua, David R., Joseph, Jacqline, Mario, Tahlia, David C. and Achia; three great-grandchildren, Viola, Judah and Genevieve; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of foster children she took care of over the years. In her lifetime, Jacqueline was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, relative, friend and an overall “special lady” who will truly be missed! Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor Lois Larkin officiating. The funeral service will be live streamed at 1 p.m. for those who cannot attend at https://www.facebook.com/stumpfhinc. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park.

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