Stephen D. Cripple, 50 of New Franklin, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. He was born January 24, 1972 in Ravenna to the late Samuel Sr. and Brenda Sue (Brooks) Cripple. Steve was employed by Hall Machine in Carrollton, OH and was a member of Horizon Christian Fellowship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel Cripple Jr. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Veronica (Spence) Cripple; children, Kate (Chris) Jaramillo, Steve Cripple, Shawn Moore and Hayley Cripple; grandchildren, Hayden, Savannah, Declan, Evelyn, Madison and Mason; brother, Shawn (Barb) Cripple. Funeral Services will be held TUESDAY, August 30, 2022, 12pm (Noon) at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton with Pastor Tony White officiating. Burial at Manchester Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 5pm to 8pm at the funeral home.