Robert J Stanton

BROOKFIELD- Robert J. Stanton, 61, passed away at University Hospital in Cleveland on Saturday, October 10 after a brief illness. He was born in Warren, OH on May 23, 1954, son to the late Harry and Bonnie (Parke) Stanton. Bob was a Niles McKinley High School graduate and eventually was self employed in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of Niles First United Methodist Church. Bob will be remembered as hardworking, and a great family man who loved all of his relatives. He had a passion for his Harley Davidson and enjoyed many great rides. He created many great memories with his family during the many trips they took in their camper, especially the yearly excursions to the Myrtle Beach area. He also loved fishing on his boat at Lake Erie, and was able to make friends everywhere he went. Left to celebrate Bob's memory is his loving wife of 41 years this October, Patty Stanton, whom he married on October 19, 1974. He also leaves behind his children, Beth (Donald) Kinser of Mineral Ridge, and Brian Stanton of Brookfield; his granddaughter, Madeline Kinser, who was his undisputed pride and joy; his siblings, Judy (Dave) Majick of Cortland, Donald (Sandy) Stanton of Warren, Art (Glenda) Stanton of Orangeville, PA, Patty (Doug) Hansen of Mecca, and Kathy (Carl) Freeman of N. Myrtle Beach; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. The family will receive friends from 5PM-8PM on Tuesday, October 13 at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 N. Canfield Niles Rd., and on Wednesday October 14 from 10AM-11AM. Funeral services will follow on Wednesday at 11AM. Interment will take place at Green Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made to Hope Center for Cancer Care, 1745 Niles Cortland Road NE #5, Warren, OH 44484. Please make donations payable to either the Healing Garden or to Patient Assistance. Family and friends may send condolences to www.lanefuneralhomes.com .