Stephen E. Thompson

MOUNT WOLF- Stephen (Steve) E. Thompson, 73 of Mount Wolf, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at his home in Mount Wolf after a courageous eight month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Kathy L. (Kohr) Thompson whom he married 47 years ago on June 23, 1979.

Steve was born on February 3, 1953 in Waynesboro, PA and was the son of the late Charles E. and Sara G. (Gross) Thompson.

In 1971, Steve graduated from Waynesboro High School and went on to attend Shippensburg University where he graduated in 1975 with a bachelor's degree and then earned his master's degree in 1982 from Millersville University. Steve was a high school science teacher at Northeastern High School from 1975 - 2010, when he retired. He made a lasting impact on students who walked through his classroom door. He enjoyed golfing, was a scorekeeper for the Mount Wolf Wolves, and was a member of the Otterbein Church in Mount Wolf.

Family meant the world to Steve and he loved supporting everyone in their activities. In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by his loving daughter, Kate Kelly and her husband Dennis of York; two precious granddaughters, Harper and Hailey, and granddog, Hunter; his mother-in-law, Ardell Kohr (and the late Leo Kohr) of Manchester; his brother-in-laws, Thomas Kohr and his wife Melissa, and Kenneth Kohr and his wife Debra, both of York; and his sister-in-laws, Susan Kohr of Manchester, and Julie Bricker and her husband Timothy of York. He was the proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, four great nieces, and one great nephew. Steve is also survived by his "Aunt B" Tomlinson of Providence Place in Dover, PA and his sister, Kathy DeBona and her husband Al of Pittsburgh.

A memorial service for Steve will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf, PA. His visitation will be from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. His burial will follow at Manchester Union Cemetery. Officiating at his service will be Pastor Mark Zortman.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider Memorial White Rose Home Health and Hospice, 224 St. Charles Way, Suite 100, York, PA 17402; Otterbein Church, 131 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347; or St. Joseph School- York, 2945 Kingston Road, York, PA 17402; all of which are local organizations meaningful to Steve.

Steve was so grateful to all who supported him, prayed for him, and checked on him throughout his courageous battle with cancer. Thank you to all.

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