Obituary of Steven R. Colegrove

Steven R. Colegrove, 71, of Troupsburg, NY, passed away quite suddenly at his winter home in Lancaster, South Carolina on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Steve was born in Hornell, NY on April 26, 1952, the only child of the late Raymond N. and Roberta June (Krusen) Colegrove. He was raised on the family farm in Young Hickory and was a graduate of Troupsburg Central School. Steve was a longtime dairy farmer in Troupsburg, Upon leaving farming he worked for various businesses including M & K Industries in Hornell, Fitzpatrick’s Poultry in Whitesville, Saxton Glass Co. in Almond and Golden Age Cheese Co. in Woodhull. While employed at Golden Age Cheese, Steve met his future wife, Connie Ladd Learn. They were married on April 25, 2000 in Troupsburg. Connie preceded him in death on April 15, 2023. Steve and Connie enjoyed spending winters in South Carolina and their summers in Troupsburg. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. Steve especially treasured his time with his grandchildren. Besides his parents, Raymond and Roberta and his wife, Connie, Steve was predeceased by his step son, Ivan Learn on August 4, 2018. Surviving are Steve’s children, Gilllian Snyder (RJ Gunn) of Corning and Christopher (Melanie) Colegrove of Bloomfield, NY, his step children, David (Raine) Learn and Daniel (Lori) Learn all on Woodhull and Melissa (Ronald) Campbell of Addison, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Mary Farthing Flint of South Carolina. Local arrangements are with the H.P. Smith & Son Funeral Home in Woodhull.