Alan Stanfill Obituary
Alan was born March 16, 1951 in Middletown, Ohio, son of the late Kelly and Dorothy Pickering Stanfill. He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1969. Alan attended Ohio University, Miami University of Ohio and received his Masters of Archaeology at the University of Arkansas at Hot Springs, Arkansas. He worked many years as an Archaeologist and cultural resource manager. Upon retirement in 2017 he worked for HDR as a cultural resource manager.
Alan loved life and lived it to the fullest. There was never a time when he was not busy, whether it was woodworking, flintknapping, kayaking or fly fishing. He was a caring and loving man who will be deeply missed.
Survivors include his wife, the former Melanie Menkins of Pulaski, New York; daughter, Emily (Matt) Stanfill of Palmyra, Virginia; three sisters, Marjorie Immekus of Lapeer, Michigan, Virginia (Carson) Carter of South Carolina and Valerie Wells of Angola, Indiana; a brother, Michael (Mary Ann) Stanfill of South Carolina.
At the request of Alan and to honor his wishes cremation will take place. There will be no public services or visitation.
Arrangements are under the care of Watson Funeral Home in Central Square, New York.
A special thank you is extended to Jeffry Menkins and his partner Juleen Rank for their kindness, care and support they provided to Alan and his wife Melanie during his illness.
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Judy Fogt Gilmore
November 19, 2025
Alan was a wonderful man: kind, gentle, funny, thoughtful, smart and loyal. He was an acquaintance in high school and my first long-time love in college and after. Time, distance, and diverging occupations and lifetime goals saw us drifting apart. But, the love, respect and memories we shared were special to both of us. We re-connected at our 50th high school reunion and were both able to share our respective lives with one another. In his final months, he had the courage and honesty to send a message to me (and others) of his health issues and to reflect upon his history with each of us, with sensitivity and appreciation. He honored our shared past with warmth and kindness, and assured us that he was at peace with his life and his legacy. And, although he asked that we not mourn when the time came, I find myself thinking of him often, with fondness and appreciation for having had the privilege of having him in my life. My thoughts also go to his siblings and to his beloved Mel and Emily. I want to send you my deepest sympathy and gratitude for enriching Alan´s life for these many years. God be with you.
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