Stephen David Ayers

It's so hard to lose someone who's loved as we have loved you, but God and all His angels are going to love you too..... Our hearts were broken on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 with the passing of our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle Stephen David Ayers, 66, of Troy, Pa. Steve was born on October 11, 1953 in Sayre, PA a son of the late Edsall Ayers and C. Marie Ayers. He spent his youth growing up in Rome, Pa and was presently residing with his wife, Jill in Troy, Pa. Steve was outstanding cook and was employed at Barnaby's Restaurant in Nichols and later the Lounsberry Truck Stop. Steve had a very quick wit and a ready smile. His sense of humor kept everyone laughing. He had a big heart and loved his family very much. He liked racing and was a fan of NASCAR. He also enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors hunting, was a fantastic cook, watching the outdoor channel, cooking shows and loved watching his kids play sports. He will be greatly missed by his wife Jill; his children: Brian Eugene (Heather) Ayers; Jessica Verduzco; Stephanie (Rob) Larsen; and a step daughter Melinda Scott (Casey Hall). His siblings: Elaine (Thomas) Comstock; Ronald (Kathy) Ayers and Patricia Coon. His grandchildren, Sidney Stackhouse, Asher Verduzco, Dakota Larsen, Cole Larsen, Kera Staats, Myna Hall, Lucas, Ava and Stephanie Lambert and two great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Steve was predeceased by his parents, sister Sheryl, brother Dan, brother-in-law, Claude Coon, and step-daughter, Destiny. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Saturday, August 22nd from 11 to 1 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and celebration of his life will follow at 1 pm with Pastor Scott Ross, officiating. All NYS guidelines for social distancing will be practiced. Those unable to attend Steve's service may stream it at: https://my.gather.app/remember/stephen-david-ayers Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting his guest book at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Previous Events Visitation AUG 22. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET) Sutfin Funeral Chapel 273 South Main St Nichols, NY 13812 info@sutfinfuneralchapel.com http://sutfinfuneralchapel.com Loading map Service AUG 22. 1:00 PM (ET) Sutfin Funeral Chapel 273 South Main St Nichols, NY 13812 info@sutfinfuneralchapel.com http://sutfinfuneralchapel.com Loading map