RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Steven E. Haffner, age 51, of State Highway # 28, passed away on Saturday morning March 6, 2010, in his home after an extended illness. He had the support and comfort of his loving family at his side. He was born on April 15, 1958, in Herkimer, son of Eva Schanz Haffner and the late Emil Haffner. A lifelong RichfieldSprings resident; he was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School. He furthered his education graduating from Clarkson Universitywith a degree in Industrial Engineering. For the past twenty-four years Mr. Haffner has worked as a Case Supervisor for the Otsego County Department of Social Services in Cooperstown. He was an honorably discharged member of both the US Army and US Navy Reserves and had served our country during the Gulf War and was a member of the Richfield Springs Vets Club. On November 10, 2008 he was united in marriage with Margaret Winnie in LasVages, NV. Steve will be remembered as a man who was always active. He had a strong love for the outdoors where he enjoyed hiking and camping. He was an avid runner and had participated in the Boiler Maker and the Adam Helmer Run. He was also a member of the Richfield Springs Golf League. As a true sports fan he followed all football and baseball games when ever he could. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. Surviving are his devoted wife Margie, his mother Eva Haffner, two sisters and their husbands, Monica and Richard Harris, Ann and David Young all of Richfield Springs, three step-children, Daniel Allison of San Mateo, CA, Timothy Allison and his wife Sanober of Chicago, IL, Carrie Seanor of Richfield Springs, a niece Patty Smicinski and her husband Bob of Johnstown, four nephews, Michael Harris of Big Clifty, KY, Scott Harris of Richfield Springs, David Young and his wife Tracy of Jordanville, Brian Young and his wife Jan of Westdale, and several cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday Morning at 11:00 am in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home; 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs. His family will be present in the funeral home to receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 pm. Interment will take place at a later time convenient to the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care or the charity of your choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.