Stephanie J. Bloxdorf 64, of Mahaffey, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands, Jefferson Manor.
She was born August 31, 1957 to Bruce A. and Barbara L. (Reighard) Bloxdorf in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Stephanie graduated from Tremper H.S. in Kenosha after which she was employed as a secretary at the VA hospital in Chicago.
She later enlisted in the U.S. Navy before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
Stephanie was then commissioned as a nurse in the U.S. Air Force.
She then worked at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital, before returning to the Air Force as a NICU nurse.
After retiring from the Air Force Stephanie returned to Mahaffey to enjoy her retirement.
Stephanie loved the outdoors, gardening, drafting, traveling, kayaking, camping, reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived her parents, two sisters, Kelly Williams, Washington D.C., Sandra Bloxdorf, Woodbridge, VA, a brother, Brett Bloxdorf and wife Suzy, Mahaffey, nieces Aubrey Lee Bloxdorf, Sophia Rose Bloxdorf, nephews, Tyler Williams and wife Jess Walker, Seth Williams and wife Sarah Kamm, Uncle Rick Reighard, FL, and Aunt Carol Bloxdorf, WI.
A private family farewell was held at the Waldron Funeral Home Inc., 831 Market Street, Mahaffey, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to an organization that supports women military members and women veterans.
To share a memory, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com.
