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Richard Stanko Obituary
Richard (Rick) Stanko, Esquire of Wallingford, Delaware County, passed away on Aug. 4, 2017, after an eight-year battle with renal cell carcinoma.
Rick was raised in Lansford, the second son of Nora Stanko and the late John E. Stanko.
He graduate from Panther Valley High School in 1972 and later from LaSalle College in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in economics. He then went to Dickinson School of Law, receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1979.
Rick started his law career as an associate at the Harrisburg firm of Meyers and Desfor. In 1982, he moved to Delaware County and took a position with what was then known as Kassab, Cherry and Archbold. In 1989 he became a partner in the firm of Kassab, Archbold and O'Brien.
In 2006, he started a solo practice, and then became counsel to Schrom and Shaeffer. Later, he held the same position with the Norristown firm of Solomon Berschler, before ultimately taking a position in Milford, PA, with the law office of Charles Kannebecker. He retired on disability in 2014.
Prior to retirement, Rick was a member of the Delaware County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations and the Pennsylvania and American Trial Lawyers Associations.
Rick was active in the Nether Providence Township Republican Party, having served as a committeeman, Judge of Elections, member of the zoning hearing board and township commissioner.
Rick was also active in St. John Chrysostom parish, having served as a lector, extraordinary minister, basketball coach, member of the parish CYO board and the ministry with persons with disabilities.
He was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Mary Regina Kershaw.
He is survived by his children, Timothy, Patrick, Peter and Bernadette; daughter-in-law Adina; mother, Nora Stanko; brothers, John Stanko Jr. (Louise) and David Stanko (Theresa); mother-in-law, Nancy Kershaw; sister-in-law, Carol Kershaw (William Webster); brothers-in-law, Justin Kershaw III (Joan) and Terrence; and many nieces and nephews.
Service: A viewing will be held tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the Carr Funeral Home, 935 S. Providence Rd. (Route 320), Wallingford. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. in St. John Chrysostom Church, 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment, Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Catholic charities or the church's St. Vincent de Paul society.
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Roselyn Reese Ramthun
December 8, 2025
I thought of Rick today. Every Christmas, Rick and my brother Bob would sing beautiful carols in our living room on Walnut street in Lansford. He was an amazing guy!
Robert Loftis
August 1, 2022
Richard was one of those type of person that you never forget. I worked with him on a few transactions and quickly saw that he was a trusted person. His dedication to his wife and family was real. I remember trading garden veggies with him towards his last year and he had not changed a bit. I wish there were more Richards like him around to fill his spot. Rest in peace Richard!
Bob Loftis
August 24, 2017
Just 3 weeks and I already miss the ability to pick up the phone and talk to Richard.He was a straight forward & very decent person to know in everyway. The Stanko family should be very proud of who Richard was as a person. As a father I only know that I saw Richard always putting his family first, right up to the end. Rest in peace Richard, you finally have Mary back now.
Steve Gerace
August 11, 2017
To the Stanko family,
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I knew Rick from boy scouts at St. John's and from the Republican party. Always a pleasant man to be around and I never heard him say anything negative about anyone. You will be in Linda's and my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
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judy Taptich
August 11, 2017
From my family to the Stanko family I would like to extend our deepest condolences. We have great memories of your family with ours and they and you all will remain in our hearts until we all meet together once again. Much love and prayers sent. Sincerely, judy Taptich
Michael & Patricia Simchock
August 11, 2017
To the Stanko family,
So sorry for your loss. We first met your Dad when we were watching our granddog, Lucy, over the backyard fence. We told him how great the yard looked. He worked really hard fixing up the property. He was a very nice person. Glad to have met him.
Sincerely,
Michael & Pat Simchock
24 Maple Rd.
Lisa Xavier
August 11, 2017
We just wanted to express our sincere condolences to the Stanko family on the passing of their father. You are in our thoughts and prayers . The Xavier family
Karen and Terry Heiney
August 10, 2017
John, Dave and families, Sorry for your loss. Cherish memories of the good times past.
August 9, 2017
Rick - we all loved you and Mary and that won't change. What a loss for us - a gain for heaven. Your children will always be welcome in our homes with you and Mary in our hearts. Rest in heavenly peace and delight. Aunt Paula
Deborah Mattras-Good
August 7, 2017
Cousin Rick, So sad to hear of your passing. It seems like yesterday we were at your wedding. My condolences to your family.
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