Born on June 17, 1948, in Cuba, he was a son of Alfred L. and Isabel E. Moore Colburn. On November 11, 1978, in Lackawanna, he married the former Paula L. Pozder who survives.

Steve was a graduate of Cuba Central School and then graduated from Grove City College.

He retired from Empire of America Bank where he was the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. In 2004 he and his wife opened Our Olde Barn in Cuba. He always enjoyed conversing with the people who came their store.

Steve enjoyed antiques and going to antique shows, going to the racetrack, horses and horse racing, playing cards with his buddies, golfing with friends, gardening, and boating on Cuba Lake.

In addition to his wife, Paula, he leaves behind a sister-in-law, Cindi (Patrick) Hagen of Depew; a nephew, Scott Hagen of Depew; numerous cousins; and a lifetime of friends.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, New York.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cuba Cemetery Association, 17 Maple Street, Cuba, New York 14727 or to the Cuba Circulating Library 39 E. Main Street, Cuba.