Steven Hoyt Deering died at home in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 10. He had been in poor health this past year.
A talented hair stylist, he was born in St. Clair, Michigan, in 1938. At an early age, he went to Paris, staying for years to pursue his career.
Eventually he moved to New York City and worked for Julius Caruso until relocating to Southampton, where he built a home and established his own salon. He also maintained a winter salon in Palm Beach.
Mr. Deering had no immediate family but leaves a large family of friends.
A memorial service will be held in Florida on his birthday, January 27.