James J. Steinhauer

Was born November 30, 1952 in Uniontown, PA the son ofEdward and Gloria (Daugherty) Steinhauer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 61. He is survivedby his loving and devoted companion, Donna Patchen; beloved mother, Gloria (Garihan) Somers; children: Thomas Porter, Josh Burlew and Shannon (Mike) Hector; step-children: Penny (James) Brennan, Charlie Patchen and Seth Patchen; loved siblings: Kevin (Kris) Steinhauer, Edward Steinhauer and Canda (Richard) Riker; best friends: Mike and Frank Zuke and Rodney Becker; along with several nieces, nephews and of course his feline companions. For many years, Jim was employed with Central Recycling in Elmira Heights. He loved music and playing his guitar, but especially loved taking his fishing trips to Pulaski, NY to fish for salmon. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrating Jim's life on Monday, November 3, 2014 at His Tabernacle 16 Level Acres Road Horseheads, NY at 1:00 PM. Reverend Michael Spencer will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society 1316 College Ave. Elmira, NY 14901. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY. Jim's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com