Stephen Christian Doran

Stephen Christian Doran 1959 - 2023 Stephen Christian Doran passed away at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia on Sunday, December 31, 2023 following a brief illness. He was 64 years old. Stephen was born in Watervliet, New York to Joseph Doran and his late mother Patricia (nee O’Brien) Doran. He grew up with two sisters, the late Rosemary Gremelsbacker (married to the late Joseph Gremelsbacker) of Hollywood, Florida, and Eileen Wrona (Christopher) of Rochester, New York. Stephen lived in eight different states during his childhood, as the family moved frequently with his Father’s career. He graduated in the Class of 1977 from Medfield Senior High School. Stephen went on to serve honorably in the United States Air Force for eight years at McGuire Air Force Base, later working for the Department of Defense as a jet airplane mechanic and researcher at the Naval Air Propulsion Center in New Jersey. He obtained his Associates Degree at the Community College of the Air Force. Stephen later entered the Community Management Industry, acquiring his PCAM, AMS, CMCA, working for Wentworth Group, First Service Residential, CMA, and Associa. He met Eileen (nee Ledger) Doran in 2011, and the two married in an intimate ceremony, sharing their love for historical architecture at the Kimberton Inn in 2014. He was the loving father of Kacie (nee Doran) Overland, and encouraged their pursuit of a career in the arts, remaining one of their biggest supporters no matter the distance between the two of them over the years. Stephen loved his life and his family. He traveled the world with his wife, Eileen, and volunteered his time at the Aviation, History, and Technology Center in Marietta, Georgia. He enjoyed art and music, especially his beloved Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Frequently attending concerts and plays, these activities were second only to his love of Philadelphia Eagles football and Nascar racing. Stephen is survived by his wife, Eileen; daughter, Kacie; daughter-in-law, Tara Overland; father, Joseph; sister, Eileen, brother in-law, Chris; and Kacie’s mother, Maretta Briggs (David). He also leaves behind two nieces, Morgan Gremelsbacker of Hollywood, Florida and Jessie Wrona of Rochester, New York. Most especially, his two cats Suki and Tashia will miss him greatly. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family in prayer and interment at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA on Saturday, January 20th, at 11:00AM. A reception will follow for all in attendance. Further location details will be provided day-of at the cemetery. Please RSVP via the Ever Loved website or by contacting Kacie Overland directly. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Aviation History & Technology Center in Stephen’s memory.

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Stephen Christian Doran

June 19, 1959 - December 31, 2023