Stephen G. Yaehrling, 60, of Utica, passed away on April 26, 2019, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital. Stephen was born in Utica on April 6, 1959, a son of George and Anne (Doti) Yaehrling. He was raised and educated in Utica and served in the US Army from 1975-1978. Stephen was a self-employed electrician. Stephen is survived by a very special person, Evelyn Clark; a son, Jamie Yaehrling, of VT; a daughter, Shannon Yaehrling, of Schenectady; two grandchildren, Montgomery Yaehrling and Kennsington Yaehrling, of VT; good friend and mother of his children, Lisa Smith, of Utica; step sister, Kim Cresswell; step brother, Hank Kohler and a niece, Candice Meeks. Stephen was predeceased by his step parents, Betty Kohler and Steve Salisbury. Mr. Yaehrling’s funeral service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 6 pm at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica. Calling hours at the funeral home are prior to the service from 4-6.