Steven J. Pyle of Southampton died Friday, Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a long illness. He was 64.

Born in Philadelphia, Steve was the son of Martha (Ferguson) Pyle and the late Joseph E. Pyle. He was a longtime resident of Feasterville before moving to Southampton in 2005. Steve is survived by his wife of 15 years, Deborah L. (Corscadden) Pyle, his children Michael, Melanie, and Joseph, and his sister and brother, Carol Salan and David Pyle.

Steve, a 1965 graduate of Neshaminy High School, was a star football player earning 1st Team All-Lower Bucks County honors and was selected by his teammates to be Mr. Redskin. He was inducted into Neshaminy’s Football “Hall of Fame” in 1988. Steve attended Texas Christian University. He was a proud Marine infantryman serving from 1966 — 1969 and he was a Vietnam veteran. Steve was a career union carpenter with Local #1462 in Philadelphia.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service with Military Honors, 2:30pm Friday Sept. 16, 2011at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940 where assembly for procession for Graveside Services will form at 2:15pm at the Administration Office.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association., Greater Phila. And Southeastern NJ., 150 Monument Road-Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.