Stephen James Leeper-Schwartz died suddenly at his home, on Monday, December 10, 2018, at the age of 34.Born and raised in Croydon, Stephen has been a long time resident of Levittown.He was employed as a machinist with Siemens Demag Delval Turbomachinery for over 10 years.Stephen had a great love for music and taught himself how to play the guitar. He also loved fishing, being outdoors and had great admiration for tattoo artistry.Beloved husband of 13 years to Stephanie Ann (Leighton), Stephen James is the loving father of Ashton, Riley, Sammy, Ethan and Haylie, who meant the world to him.He is also survived by his his sister, Rhianna Leeper; father, Charles Leeper; mother-in-law, Carol Leighton; brother-in-law, Sean Leighton and his wife, Andrea; and niece, Rosalynn, aka "WooWoo", who he "loved bestest in the world".Stephen will also be sadly missed by numerous extended family members and countless friends.He was predeceased by his mother Ruth (nee McLaughlin) Leeper and his grandfather, Jim McLaughlin and his wife, Candy.Relatives and friends are invited to call from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Interment will be held privately.