Stanley Martin Ziler

Stanley "Stan the Man" Martin Ziler, 74, of Frostburg, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home.
Born April 20, 1951, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James Howard and Marie Rose (Wilson) Ziler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by loving wife, Debra (Schrock) Ziler; brother, Irvin Ziler; sisters, Rose Keller and Kathleen Jenkins.
Dad passed away with peace, dignity, and grace. If you knew him, you should expect that he did it on his time, his way, and was the man with the final plan to the very end. He fought the most courageous battle of cancer.
Stanley was a 1969 graduate of Beall High School. He then served in the Army Reserves for six years; worked at National Jet; Allegany County Court House; 19 years at Schmidt Blue Ribbon Bakery; and retired in 2012 after working 20 years at the Thomas B Finan Center.
Stanley enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He never missed any of their school and sporting events. He was the rock to our family, he knew best, and would tell you so whether you wanted to hear it or not. He was a very social person. He enjoyed keeping "caught up" with his friends and family, especially Harold "Ducky" and Mary Kay Duckworth, among many others.
It meant a lot to the family to read what the Shaft Volunteer Fire Department said about our Dad:
"Stanley was a life member who dedicated more than 54 years of service to our department, having joined on January 18, 1971. In 1977, he proudly completed the University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute's Firefighter Training Course – Basic, furthering his commitment to protecting and serving his community.
Stanley's legacy of service, dedication, and community spirit will live on in the hearts of those who had the honor of serving beside him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and brothers and sisters in the fire service.
Over the decades, Stanley became a fixture within the department, always lending his time, energy, and support. In recent years, many came to know and love seeing him walking the floors of Memory Hall during bingo nights, where his presence brought warmth and familiarity to all who attended.
Rest easy, Brother. We'll take it from here."
Stanley is survived by his loving daughters, Jennifer Ann Roberts and husband Jason and Julie Rae Salonish and husband Nick; five grandchildren, Ashley and Cynthia Martin, Andrew Sgaggero, Haylei and Jacob Salonish; six great grandchildren, Madison, Makenna and Taylyn Sgaggero; Blake Kastell, Brayleigh and Dalton Plummer; two bonus great grandchildren Dalton Altman and Paisley Guthrie; a "baby sister" and primary care giver during his illness Helen McKinley; and a very large extended family.
The family would like to thank WVU Cancer Institute at Potomac Valley Hospital, Dr. Shannon and all the caring and compassionate staff, Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Dr. Khanna and staff, and the UPMC Hospice Nurses.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 15205 McMullen Highway, Cresaptown on Friday, September 12th, 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home, on Saturday September 13th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Lincoln Shook officiating. Following will be a ceremony by the Shaft Volunteer Fire Department.
Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be members of the Shaft Volunteer Fire Dept.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to the Shaft Volunteer Fire Department. Address is 19303 Shaft RD SW, Frostburg, MD 21532. The donation link is: http://shaft-volunteer-fird-department.square.site/