Harry E. Stanley            “beloved father and grandfather, devoted Christian”

Harry E. Stanley, 93, of Smethport, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.

Born on Monday, November 24, 1930 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of William G. and Grace M. Goodrich Stanley.  On November 16, 1996, he married Jacqueline B. Olson Leet, who passed away on September 21, 2021.

Harry was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School and was  US Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean War.

Harry was employed at the former Pierce Glass Company in Port Allegany, retiring after many years of service.

He was a member of the East Smethport United Christian Church.  In his younger years, Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing.  His greatest love was spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are four children, Kathy Moran of Lilburn, Georgia, Cindy (Wayne Taylor) Lloyd of Smethport, Randy (Karen) Stanley of Shinglehouse, and Thomas (Marilyn) Stanley of Conyers, Georgia; three step-children, Joanne (Neil) Cook, Connie (Wayne) Shimko, and Leslie  (Joni) Leet; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Harry was predeceased by a son, Ricky Stanley; and five brothers, Maynard, Hugh, Malon, William, and Charles Stanley.

Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Pastor Allen Young of East Smethport United Christian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Harry’s name may be made to the East Smethport United Christian Church, 18399 Rte 6E, Smethport, PA 16730.

Harry’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Harry, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.