Obituary of Stephen Robert Moss

Stephen Robert Moss died Wednesday October 5, 2016 in Stratford CT. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Franklin and her husband Alton Franklin of Montvale VA and his father, Joseph Fred Moss and his wife, Lynne Swaine of Mayodan NC. Steve attended Chapel Hill High School in NC, and graduated from Liberty High School in Bedford, VA in 1979. He managed restaurants and worked for many years in the newspaper business for the Connecticut Post. Steve is also survived by his daughter Jenna Michelle Moss, her mother Debra Soto, and Jenna’s sister Stephanie Soto of Stratford CT. He is also survived by his sisters, Karen Moss Haugle and husband, LaMoine of Mebane NC, and Barbara Moss Owen and husband Terry of Bedford VA. Also surviving are step brothers Alton, Guy and Stuart Franklin and step sisters Altonya Bancrof and Lenora Scott. Steve loved his family and was devoted to his daughter, Jenna. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a funeral service will follow at 2:30 PM in the chapel officiated by Rev. Wayne Murphy. Interment will follow in the Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.