Stanley Gima Obituary
He was born March 2,1956 in Carnegie PA, the son of the late George and Sophie (Aftanas) Gima. He was also proceeded in death by his in-laws Dominic and Ellen Croce.
Stan was retired from Koppers Industries in Follansbee.
Surviving are his wife Mary (Croce) Gima, two daughters Carly (Jeff) Long of Follansbee, Nicole Gima of Weirton, and three granddaughters: Kandis Gratchen, Ellen and Naomi Long.
He is also survived by his sister Linda Mohoroski and nephew Matthew, one sister-in-law Diane (Joe) Kosegi, one brother-in-law Dominic (Ashley) Croce, four nephews: Cody and Christopher Kosegi and Dominic and Aiden Croce, also great nieces Isabella and Alaina Kosegi who love "Uncle Stans" chickens.
Stan is also survived by several Aftanas, Croce, and D'Aurora relatives and also his "brother" Billy Dawson.
Per Stanley's wishes there will be no visitation, he will be cremated and returned to his family.
The James Funeral Home of Follansbee, WV (304)527-1717 is honored and privileged to serve the Gima family during this time of loss.
Please add or view condolences, photos and stories at www.chambersandjames.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stanley, please visit our floral store.
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Greg Nickoles
Yesterday
Gima family,
So sad to hear of Stan´s passing,
My family had worked with him at Koppers,
I had known Stan since middle school Follansbee. Fine person.
Greg Nickoles
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John & Nancy Saggio
November 29, 2025
Nicole,
So sorry to read of your father's death. Please give our sympathies to your family.
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