Shelia Faye Stanish

Shelia Faye Stanish, 76, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2025. Born in Stevenson, Alabama, Shelia spent most of her life in Alliance, Ohio, before settling in Canton.

Shelia had the biggest crush on Ronald in high school and went as far as to steal his pencils so he'd talk to her. They both lost touch initially, only to reconnect later, where they never looked back. She always believed what was meant for us will always find us, no matter the obstacles.

They loved to tease each other. Ronald would say something insane to her because he knew he'd get a wild reaction. She fell for it every single time. The outbursts of laughter always followed. They remained playful with each other until the end. Marry your best friend, they say-and Shelia did just that.

Shelia was nothing short of an angel on earth-equal parts fierce protector, devoted mother and spouse, and unapologetic truth-teller with a wicked sense of humor. She lived her life in service to her family, most especially her son Tony, who has lived with muscular dystrophy since childhood. When his body began to fail him, Shelia became his arms, legs, and constant advocate, ensuring he not only survived well past his original prognosis of age 14-but is still thriving at the age of 56.

Shelia was a loving and devoted mother to her daughter Angela ("It's Angel with an A," she'd always say). She made Halloween costumes by hand, snuck off for peanut butter and jelly picnics at the park, sang made-up songs that didn't rhyme, and offered a listening ear no matter the problem-whether it was heartbreak or the aftermath of some ill-advised ghost pepper wings. She and Angela also cherished quiet mornings together, enjoying coffee on N Park Ave before anyone else was awake, by the morning glories she loved to plant.

Shelia also opened her heart to and loved Renee, treating her with the same devotion and care she gave her own. Even when Renee wasn't too sure about it when she & her father first started dating over 40 years ago, this didn't deter Shelia from giving the extra love needed to soothe Renee's uncertainty. Renee remembers her as a saintly presence who listened, offered guidance, and made everyone around her feel loved.

She had a deep compassion for animals, feeding every stray cat or squirrel that wandered her way. She loved Elvis Presley (and we hope she's dancing with him now-but don't step on his blue suede shoes, mama!), shouted warnings at the TV during scary movies, and never hesitated to say exactly what was on her mind-sometimes at the most wildly inappropriate but hilarious moments.

She loved yellow roses, watching the hummingbirds snack through the window, and the beautiful sunsets often seen just over the hill from sitting on the back porch. She could always tell when a cup of coffee was old or mixed with another cup of old coffee-and she would call you out for it too.

Shelia endured her own share of loss-the passing of her parents, brother, and son-but never let grief harden her. She chose love, kindness, and faith every time, believing wholeheartedly in God's goodness and in the angels she was certain watched over her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Stanish; her son, Antonio Sanor; her daughters, Angela Sanor and Renee Fullen (Geoffrey); her nephews, Christopher Bunch and Adam Strait (Shannon); her niece, Jennifer "Betty Boop" Cunningham; her grandchildren, Sophia Lenchuk (Thomas), Geoffrey (Little Geoff) Fullen, and Phoenix Newsom, a close circle of friends and extended family who loved her deeply; and a special heartfelt thank you to our caregivers, Bev Veres & Tracey Lunsford, for your unconditional love & support. Mom loved you both so very much.

Her legacy is one of selflessness, strength, humor, and unconditional love.

As per Shelia's wishes, there will be no services.