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Flo grew up in the West End of Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of James and Eleanor Haney. Flo had a sister, Norma, eight years younger.
Flo was united in marriage with Ed (Si) Stanaford and they had the fortune of many happy years together. Daughters Sherry Stieritz and Gina Stanaford came along a few years later. She enjoyed entertaining, family gatherings and dancing. Some of her favorite memories were on the dance floor jitterbugging with Si and listening to popular music. Flo loved to travel, especially family trips to the beach and national parks. Mom was a devoted Catholic and she shared her faith with her family.
Flo was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother (Meme), aunt, daughter and friend. Flo was an excellent cook and hosted many holidays with scratch made food. Flo was known for her being thoughtful and ensured all in the family had a memorable birthday celebration. Flo was giving of her time as a volunteer in her daughters'. school and in her community. After dedicating herself to raising her daughters, she worked at the census bureau and later was an interviewer at a market research firm. In addition to working, she greatly enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She knew how to have fun and had a youthful spirit.
Survivors include her dear husband Ed (Si) Stanaford and devoted daughters Sherry (Jim) Stieritz and Gina Stanaford. Three grandchildren, Jared Cox (Jessica), Eric Cox, Amber Stieritz Nebbia (Hunter) and great granddaughter, Charlotte Nebbia. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Eleanor Haney and sister Norma.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 1st from 10AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11AM at St. Saviour Parish, 4136 Myrtle Ave. (45236) Rossmoyne. Entombment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Flo's memory to The City Gospel Mission, 1805 Dalton St. (45214), or online at citygospelmission.org
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Dan & Jane Compton
July 29, 2024
Flo was a wonderful Lady.
My family attended weekly Mass at Saint John the Evangelist Parish on Saturday evenings at 5:30, occupying the second last row of pews.
Ed and Flo also liked that time for Mass and more times than not, sat in the last row of pews directly behind my family.
We soon became one Family and often stayed after Mass to converse with each other. We always looked to Saturday evenings and our gathering with them.
The Covid ended all of that as going to Church was taboo.
But phone calls were made to Ed and Flo to stay abreast of their health and well being. The conversations were very pleasant and sometimes were very long. It was always my pleasure to speak with them.
15 of my family member would pile into three cars and traverse to Mantel Ave to sing Carols to Ed and Flo at Christmas time. They seemed to really enjoy it and came outside and joined in the singing. My family still talks about the warm feeling it gave all of us.
I know Flo was in a lot of pain through the last several years, but she was a real inspiration for my family. She really loved Ed and could not complement and thank Ed enough for all of his care giving.
What a Lady she was and what a Gentleman Ed is.
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Susan Meierjohan
July 27, 2024
Gina, Sherry and family, I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. She was so fun to be with when she would come to mom and dad´s 4th of July parties. She didn´t treat us like kids. I will miss her beautiful smile.
Love,
Susan Scott Meierjohan
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