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Stanley McKINNISS Obituary

McKINNISS, Stanley

Stanley McKinniss, 89, formerly of Athens, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at The Carlyle House Assisted Living, Kettering, Ohio. He was born to the late George and Bertha (Gilliland) on May 16, 1933, in Wellston, Ohio. He was married 62 years to the late Barbara (Calvin). They had one son, Michael Dean (Lynn) of Clayton, Ohio, three grandchildren, Erin Alava, Findlay, Ohio, Matthew McKinniss, Downers Grove, Illinois, and Stephen McKinniss, Mokena, Illinois. And three great-grandchildren, Lucas Alava, Owen and Elise McKinniss. The family would sincerely like to thank the staff of The Carlyle House Assisted Living for their love and care and to Hospice of Dayton. Stanley gifted his body to the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The family well observe a private Celebration of Life. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Carlyle House Assisted Living Activities and Staff Fund, c/o Bryan Nelson, 3490 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, Ohio 45429.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 30, 2022.

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Sandra Ray. ( McKinniss )

February 14, 2025

I am just trying to find out if we are related I am the daughter of Melvin McKinniss and grand daughter of Harold McKinniss All of Toledo Ohio

Sandra (McKinniss ). Ray

July 31, 2024

So very sorry for your lose. But I am trying to find some of my family members. My father was Melvin McKinniss. My mother was Wilma. Wondering if we are some how relate. My grand father was Harold McKinniss. Again sorry for your lose

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