Mr. Stephen Stitsworth, age 71, of West Chester, PA, passed away on March 9, 2018.
Born in the Mid-West, he made his home in Philadelphia, PA after serving in the military. He was the son of the late Dale and Betty Stitsworth.
Stephen served in the United States Navy on the USS Taconic during the Vietnam War Era.
He was employed by SEPTA and spent 38 years as Director of various city rail locations including the Market-Frankford, Broad Street Subway, Elmwood Shop, and Norristown High Speed Line.
He loved Philadelphia Eagles football, fishing, playing Sudoku, and visiting Rehoboth Beach. Stephen was a devoted family man who shared his free time with his wife and children.
In addition to his parents, Stephen was predeceased by his brother, William Stitsworth.
He is survived by his beloved wife Adele, his loving children James and Katherine, his siblings Stuart Stitsworth (his fraternal twin), Sharon Spicer, Diane Hardin and Henry Stitsworth, his grandson Roman, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 15 at 1:00 PM at the Stitsworth family home. Former SEPTA co-workers and all family members and friends are invited to attend. Please bring a memory of Steve to share.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of the Stitsworth family to:
Myra's Place, Recovery Homes for Women. Your donation may save a life.
www.myrasplace.org