James R. Steele D.O.

James R. Steele D.O. age 89, of Millcreek, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

He was born in Erie on June 19, 1936, a son of the late Frederick Rogers and Marcella Mae Boderocco Steele.

James graduated from Gannon University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He was a dedicated family physician with more than 50 years of practice experience helping generations of families.

James was a very kind and gentle man. He enjoyed gardening, skiing, golfing, fishing, boating and spending time on Presque Isle. He loved being a grandparent and being with his family. He also enjoyed traveling to the Outer Banks.

He was a loyal member of St. Paul’s Cathedral and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church where he served as a Lay Reader and Eucharistic Minister.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Steele.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, June Kathleen Shreve Steele; four children, Victoria Lynne Johnson and her husband Allan Johnson Jr. D.O., Ellen Louise Masteller and her husband Mark H. Masteller D.O., James Andrew Steele and Brian Keith Steele D.O and his wife Amy Haight Garcia; his grandchildren, Allan Johnson III (Jen Hemenger), Eric Johnson (Caiti Rowe), Megan Perhacs (Douglas Perhacs), Elizabeth Masteller (Anthony Marucci), Andrew Masteller, David Masteller (Mary), Jack Steele, Cade Steele, Sophia Steele, Garrett Steele, Mitchell Steele, Maley Garcia and Mason Garcia; 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private service was held with close family and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church or to Erie Homes for Children and Adults, 349 W. 18th Street, Erie, PA 16502

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