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Steven W. Dere 1972-2025

Steven W. Dere, age 53, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Steven W. Dere
Steven W. Dere

Steven was born on July 1, 1972, in Ogden, UT, the son of the late David Daniel Sr. and Mildred D. Creek Dere of Warfordsburg, PA.

Steven is survived by his two sons, Christopher S. Dere and Nicolas S. Dere, both of Hancock, MD, his mother Mildred Dere of Warfordsburg, PA and two sisters, Tina (wife of Chris) Smartt and Susan (wife of Rick) Trainor, both of Needmore, PA.

Steven is preceded in death by his father, David D. Dere, Sr. and his brother, David D. Dere Jr.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to defray funeral costs.

The family has entrusted Steven s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Steven, please visit the floral store.


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