Steve J. Ford: Father, Grandfather, and Brother

Steve J. Ford, 62, formerly of Allegany, New York, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Cuba Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 30, 1963, in Patuxent, Maryland, he was the son of Raymond R. and LeAnne (Montuori) Ford, Jr.

Steve was employed as a self-employed contractor and painter for many years.

He was a member of the Allegany Fire Department, where he was their Junior Fire Fighters Youth Leader and Believers Chapel.

Steve loved being with his children and grandchildren.  He was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan and enjoyed his Harley Davidson motorcycles.  Quite often, he could be found walking around the Olean area or volunteering at local food banks.

He is survived by two sons, Justin Ford of Allegany, Curtis Ford of South Carolina; two daughters, Amber (Shawn Mead) Ford of Allegany and Elizabeth (John Vail) Ford of Olean; his grandchildren, David, Caleb, and Raia; a brother, Raymond R. (Connie) Ford III of Bradford; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A Celebration of Steve’s life will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Believers Chapel West, 2522 W. Five Mile Road, Allegany, New York 14706, beginning at 2:00 P.M.

Burial will take place at a later date in Willow Dale Cemetery, Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.