Stephen Nepa

It is with fond memories that the Nepa family announces the death of Stephen
Anthony (Reno) Nepa. Reno passed peacefully at home on July 21st with his
wife, Melinda, at his side. He was 85 years old.
Reno was born on September 11, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in
Cresson, Pennsylvania. In his years after high school, Reno played
basketball in junior college and served in the Navy, stationed in Philadelphia
in service of the decommission of USS Tarawa.
After his service Reno began a career in the electronics industry with many
years at Lundy Electronics in Charlotte, NC. After finishing his career in
Birmingham Alabama, Reno served and worked for ministries in Pensacola,
Florida and Pineville, Louisiana. In his twilight “third” career Reno served as a
deputy sheriff both for the Rapides Parish Sheriff and the Alexandria City
Marshall.
All that knew him would agree that Reno had a compassionate, servants’
heart and THE most recognizable voice on the planet. His quiet presence,
gentle spirit, soft words, quirky mannerisms, love of sweets and personal style
(pioneer of the Kangol hat) are celebrated and dearly missed.
● Reno was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Rose Nepa.
He is survived by Melinda Harwood Nepa, his wife of 51 years, his son
Stephen Mark (Kendell) Nepa, his daughter Jaime (Jay) Helms, his
brothers Abram, Thomas (Karen) and Ronald (Fred) and grandchildren
Naomi, Arabella, Nora and Simon.
Memorial services will be held in Cresson, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August
13th and in Charlotte, North Carolina, 2:00pm, Saturday, September 10th. at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 9401 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.
In keeping with Reno’s heart to help those in development, the family has
requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the
CenterForCommunityTransitions.org based in Gastonia, North Carolina.