Sylvia M. Stepien, 86, of McMinnville died Saturday, Feb. 16, at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville after an extended illness.She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., Nov. 27, 1926, the daughter of the late Ruth (Phillips) and Hollis Cassidy. She was the widow of Chester R. Stepien of McMinnville.She was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church McMinnville where she served as eucharistic minister for many years and had been active in the Altar Society holding every office but treasurer.She worked as a homemaker and was an active member of the community. Sylvia was a volunteer at River Park Hospital.