Miriam "Dolly" Steffen

(Kendall) Miriam E. “Dolly” Steffen age 89, passed away March 12, 2025, at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by her loving family. Dolly was born October 7, 1935, in Kelly Township in Union County PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Swanger and had lived in this area most of her life.

She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Kendall Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She drove bus for Kendall Central Schools from 1985-1997. Dolly kept the books and ran the fruit stand for Steffen’s Farm. She enjoyed baking, making sure there was dessert after every meal. Dolly was a kind and caring woman who children gravitated to, and she opened her home for any that needed a place to stay. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Walter, Jr.; children Debbie Steffen, Barbara Adolph, David and Dennis Steffen; grandson Jake Adolph; siblings Wayne “Sonny” Swanger, Ruthie Schultz, Ethel Tobey.

Dolly is survived her children Dan Steffen, Doug (Rhonda) Steffen, Patti (Taras) Salamaca, Dale (Kathy) Steffen, Connie (Saul) Harrison, Susie (Ron) Kyle; 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Halia as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 State Rte. 31 Holley, Sunday March 16th 2:00pm-5:00pm. Her Funeral Service will be Monday at the Concordia Lutheran Church at 11:00am. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Kendall Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 1879 Kendall Rd., Kendall NY 14476, or to the Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Rd., Kendall NY 14476.

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