Mary Kathryn Stanley

Mary Kathryn Stanley, 86, passed away November 10, 2026 at Good Shepherd, in Ashland.

Mary was born March 19, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to James and Mildred {Benton} Foky.

She married W.R. Stanley on February 23, 1982.

Mary worked as a bus driver for Black River Schools, the Medina Library, and the GTE Telephone Company. She also generously volunteered her time with the American Red Cross and Hospice. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed reading and painting, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was everything to her, she loved spending time with all of her family.

She will be deeply missed by her children Mindy (Keith) Duncan of Haysville, David (Patty) Wilson of Mansfield, Don (Renee) Wilson of Mansfield, Eric (Elaine) Benson of Spencer, Vic Pfahler of North Carolina and step-son Scott (Joanne) Stanley of Elyria; grandchildren Carey, Caley, Ashley, Justin, Tyler, Dresden, Madelyn, Erica, Allen, Shannon, Noah, Corey; 14 great-grandchildren and a brother Larry Foky of West Salem.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband.

Celebration of Life services will be announced at a later date. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice at 61 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd. Suite E Akron, OH 44333.