Paul Steven Hohenstein

Paul Steven "Steve" Hohenstein, 78, of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday, September 20th at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors in Wellsboro. He was born January 12, 1947, in Lancaster, to Paul William and LaRue (Goodling) Hohenstein. He graduated from Hempfield High School, and earned a Bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University. He went on to teach Physical Education at Palisades High School (Bucks County), also coaching football and track. During the summer months when not teaching he enjoyed working on a local farm. One of his favorite accomplishments was the A-frame home he built himself. The stories he would tell of that project were sometimes funny and other times terrifying. He was a member of the Springtown Fire Company and at one point served as Chief. An avid outdoorsman and a member of the Lone Pine Rod and Gun Club, he loved deer hunting in Potter County. He was a snowmobiling enthusiast too. He frequently traveled to northern Canada with friends to fish for pike and walleye. Steve served in the USMC and was awarded a Purple Heart in Viet Nam. Steve moved to Wellsboro in 2018, and was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He was kind and generous man and very loyal to his family and friends. He will be missed. Steve is survived by his brother James Hohenstein (Kathy) of Greenfield Township, ME, and his companion Stephanie Pranses of Wellsboro. His family has entrusted his arrangements to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901. In accordance with his wishes there will be no public services. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.