Robert Stankos Obituary
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Born March 20. 1939 in Morgantown, Bob was a son of the late Charles and Madeline Messenger Stankos.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ida Kay Moreland Stankos; his two children, Bob and wife Libbie Stankos, and Cindy Stankos all of Morgantown; a granddaughter, Jessica and husband Nathan Davis of Scott Depot, WV; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Gianna Davis; and his two siblings, Joseph Stankos of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Marian Turner of Morgantown; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Bill, Thomas "Tiny", Jack, and Ernie Stankos; and a sister Elaine Frum.
Bob was a graduate of Morgantown High School. He worked as a sales associate for Chittum's Car Sales, as well as Larry Smith and Premier. He was an avid golfer, and a member of Mountaineer Golf Course. Bob was also a member of Morgantown BPOE Elks Lodge 411.
At his request, all services are private for his immediate family.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the entire staff of Sundale Nursing Home for the amazing care given to Bob during his time with them.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional services to the family, and condolences may be offered at www.smithfcc.com.
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