Stanley John Stankavage

Stanley John Stankavage, of Springville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Syracuse, NY. He birthdate was December 19, 1929 to the late Anthony Andrew and Agnes Catherine (Anaskivich) Stankavage. His wife of 56 years, Valerie Jean (Sheldon) Stankavage, predeceased him.

Surviving is his sister, Helen Williams, PA, eight children and their spouses, Sue Hartman, MD, Terry Kropa, PA, Kathy and Herb Schwarz, OR, Betsy and Ken Mokrzycki, NY, Tony and Jen Stankavage, PA, Mark Stankavage, PA, Matt and Alison Stankavage, TX, and Steph and Joel Davne, PA, 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, John Eric Stankavage, three brothers, Simon, John and Anthony Stankavage, three sisters, Anna Yechinevich, Tess Petchalonis, and Margaret Kinner, and son-in-law, Robert Hartman.

Stanley was born at, raised on and later owned the family dairy farm retiring from that occupation after 70 years. His wife Valerie and his nine children helped with the daily chores; they were immensely proud of the fact that all the children were college graduates. Stanley enjoyed watching all variety of sports including live horse racing from Saratoga, Olympic curling, and Penn State football. His favorite past was reading about historic events, especially the Civil War.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Holy Name of Mary Church, with Rev. Philip S. Rayappan officiating. Interment will be later in the Holy Name of Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Friday, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home.

It is with gratitude that the guardian angels from Stay Sweet Elder Care, LLC, especially Nicole, Nikki, and Jennifer are given a special and sincere thank you for their care and support of Stanley during this difficult time.

Donations can be made to the Springville Volunteer Fire Dept., or to Holy Name of Mary Church.