Ernest E. "Gene" Stanberry's Obituary
Ernest Stanberry Obituary
Ernest E. “Gene” Stanberry, 68, of Elyria, died September 4, 2020 at The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. He was born October 23, 1951 in Elyria. For 41 years, he was employed as a crane operator at US Steel and was also a general contractor operating his own home improvement business. He enjoyed time with his wife, bowling in several leagues, and family vacations to Florida. Gene was always willing to help others and had an enduring sense of humor. Gene is survived by his children, Misty Neff of Elyria, Jeremy (Stacy) Stanberry of Vermilion, and Julia Stanberry of Lorain; grandchildren, Brooke and Kaleb Neff and Taylor and Audrey Stanberry; siblings, Joanne Walker, Eric Stanberry and Valerie Fields; and half brothers, David and Timothy Roberts. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Darlene M. (nee Bergman) in 2011; parents, Ernest Stanberry and Julia Roberts; and siblings, Gregory Stanberry and Beverly Hicks. Friends will be received Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria. A funeral service will be Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Reverend Laurence E. Nevels officiating. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. COVID-19 precautions will be observed, face coverings are required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home.VisitationDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceSunday, September 13, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 323 Middle Ave.Elyria, OH 44035 ServiceDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceMonday, September 14, 2020 11:00 AM 323 Middle Ave.Elyria, OH 44035 GravesideBrookdale CemeteryMonday, September 14, 2020 41600 Oberlin Elyria RoadElyria, OH 44035
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