Steven David Caskey (b. Sept. 17, 1964) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, after a short cancer diagnosis surrounded by his adoring children.
Steve has joined his fathers, James Crist and Dr. James W. Caskey. He is survived by his beloved mother, Sharon Caskey; siblings Darci Mack (Edward) and Michael (Michelle); many nieces and nephews; friends from all over; and most importantly, his favorite children, Devon, Aidan, Delaney, and Gabrielle.
While being a father, son, brother and friend, Steve was always reading, listening to college radio, charcoal grilling, bicycling or simply enjoying the day on his front porch. Ever in the pursuit of knowledge, Steve was gifted with the ability to talk about anything with anyone and often did so over hot coffee or a cold beer.
With his departure, we are now all too aware of what Steve’s favorite author meant when J.R.R. Tolkien wrote, “And though in all lands, love is now mingled with grief, [that love] still grows, perhaps, the greater.”
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date to friends and family.
You are missed very much. I am so blessed to have gotten to know you in this last year. We really had a lot of fun at work and shared many laughs. Thank you.
Rest in Heaven Steven 🙏🏻
A truly great person and coworker. You will be missed Steven. Thank you for all of the laughs.
I was so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We were reconnected a few years ago at a Brook Park reunion and I was grateful to getvto know him again. My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him. May he RIP 🙏🏻
To our wonderful neighbor family:
We are so sorry about your dad. He was such a kind person, as reflected in all of his “kids.” We will be thinking of you. Please stay in touch. You are all such lovely people (and Devon and Aidan were the best sitters for our kids ever!)
My deepest sympathy to the family. Steve was a wonderful kind person. You will always be remembered Steve.
Marti Levis
I hope, my friend, that you find peace.
Steve your an amazing person. Even as sick as you were laying in that hospital bed, you still laughed and smiled. Your a rare spirit my friend.
Your an amazing man and excellent father
The pain is now gone and now you can RIP
I had the honor of caring for Steve as one of his nurses; and though our time together was brief, the strength he carried and the love he had for his family left a lasting impression. My heart truly aches for the family. Please know I’m holding you close in my thoughts and sending the biggest, warmest hug from afar.
Friendly reminder: Grief has no timeline. When someone we love is no longer in pain, their peace becomes our comfort — and their love stays with us, always.