Stephen Michael Rest, 71, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the Dove House in Westminster. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James W. Rest Sr. and Janet Peddicord Rest. A Lansdowne High and Catonsville Community College graduate, Stephen worked as a machinist at Tillman Tool Co. He was known for his humor, creativity, and love of Volkswagens, especially restoring a classic VW truck and attending “Bugout” car shows. He also enjoyed poetry and writing sci-fi stories featuring his own alien characters. Stephen is survived by loving family, many dear friends, and his best friend Patrick DeHaven.
