Stephen Henk Newenhouse

Stephen Henk Newenhouse, known lovingly to all as Steve, passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 66, at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey, after a courageous battle. Steve was an identical twin, born on December 2, 1959, in Coney Island, New York, and from his earliest days carried within him a spirit of compassion and service that would define his entire life. Steve’s parents, immigrated from The Netherlands, and the family lived in Coney Island, Brooklyn and Manahawkin.

Steve was, above all else, a man who showed up for others. He built a distinguished 34-year career as a paramedic (# 679) and paramedic supervisor. Over the course of his career, Steve served with Community Medical Center, MONOC, AtlantiCare EMS, and Virtua EMS before retiring in 2017. Those who worked alongside him and those he cared for in their most vulnerable moments knew him as the kindest, most gentle man they had ever met.

His dedication to service extended well beyond his professional life. Prior to becoming a career paramedic, Steve volunteered for years as an EMT with Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services, and was also Captain of the Squad for a time. Steve also volunteered as an usher at St. Therese Catholic Church in Titusville, Florida, and was a devoted member of Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, New Jersey, where he also served on the Security Team. Whether in uniform or in his community, Steve treated every person he encountered with compassion, care, and genuine respect.

Steve married the love of his life, Marianne Christine Fiedler, and together they built a beautiful partnership filled with adventure and devotion. The two shared a deep love of travel, exploring new places together and creating memories that Marianne will treasure forever. Those closest to Steve describe him as humble, thoughtful, and selfless, a man whose quiet presence made everyone around him feel valued and seen.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Marianne; his brother, Jeffrey (Tracey) Newenhouse; his nieces, Tiffany, Melissa, and Amanda and his nephew, Kevin as well as four great-nephews. Each of them carries forward the example of kindness and integrity Steve set every single day.

Steve was a man of deep and abiding Christian faith. He believed wholeheartedly in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord, and that faith was not something he simply professed but something he lived out in every act of service, every gentle word, and every moment of compassion he showed to others. His family takes great comfort in knowing that Steve now rests in the arms of the Lord he loved and served so faithfully.

A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. with a memorial service, 1:30p.m. Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Pastor Joseph Faraldi of Bayside Chapel will officiate.

The family wishes to thank everyone who has sent words of encouragement and heartfelt condolences following Steve's passing, a life that ended too soon. They are humbled and grateful for all those who participated in the celebration of Stephen's life. His kindness touched more lives than he ever knew, and his memory will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Stephen's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org or the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter at www.fosocas.org