Stanley Joseph Knox
March 9, 1948 ~ September 2, 2005
Stanley Joseph Knox, 57, of Pataskala, Ohio, formerly of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 02, 2005 at the Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born March 9, 1948 in New Martinsville, WV, but raised in Weirton, he was the son of the late Clarence and Irene Freeland Knox. Stanley was also preceded in death by his brother Calvin.
With 30 years of service, Stanley retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a crane operator in the Open Hearth Department. He was a member of the Marland Heights Community Church in Weirton and the WSX 25-Year Club.
Stanley’s survivors include his wife Linda Eafrati Knox of Pataskala; son Stanley E. Knox and his wife Amy J. also of Pataskala; daughter Suzanne Polsinelli and her husband Dave of Plain City, Ohio; sister Rita Wable and her husband James of Harrisburg, PA and grandchildren Stanley Michael Knox, Shelby Marie Knox and Michael Antonio Polsinelli.
Friends will be received Sunday 7-9PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be held Tuesday from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM at the Marland Heights Community Church with Pastor John A. Westling presiding. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Colliers, WV.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Stanley to the Marland Heights Community Church, 3900 Brightway, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Dear Linda, Stanley, Suzanne and family: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Stan. He truly was a wonderful man and was a great gift to us all. I’ve always treasured the memories our families have made together in the past as we were growing up. If there’s anything I can do, please let me know. I will be holding all of you up in prayer. May God bring your hearts and minds to peace during this very difficult time. I love all of you!
Dear Linda, Stanley, Suzanne and family, Please know how deeply sorry and shocked we are to hear about Stanley. Although we have not had the opportunity to see all of you for a while, you are always in our thoughts. We had some very good times together when the kids were younger….all the parties, talent shows and the game of “Sardines”…..those are memories we will always cherish and never ever forget. Stanley was always full of life and ready to have a good time. There was never a dull moment when you were around him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you and miss you. Love, Bob and Terri
Linda, You and Stan have been part of my family for 10 years. Our lives are better because of you. We Love You ! Holly and kids
Stan & Amy, Stan, I am really sorry to hear about your father’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Dear Linda, Stanley, Suzanne and family, What a shock it was to hear about Stanley. We are so very sorry about your loss. Stan was one of the most loving and kind individuals we have ever known. He sure loved life. And there was never a dull moment being around you guys. We will sure miss him. We pray that God will hold you in the palm of His hand and give you the strength you need to endure this very difficult time. We love you. Chuck and Cindy
Dear Linda, Stanley and Suzanne, I am deeply sorry to hear that Stanley passed away. It was so hard to believe. When I think back on my childhood, all of you are in those memories. We always had a wonderful time together. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care….love you all. Love, Melissa and Lance
Linda and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss Stan. He was a sweet and kind man. We will never forget how wonderful he was with Jacob and Jordan. Greg, Kathi, Dsnielle, Jacob and Jordan
Stan, Amy and Family, Know that our prayers, love and support are with you now and always. Thank you for the time that we were able to share with Big Stan. Love, Jim, Jen and Lilly
Dear Linda, Stanley, and Suzanne, we were so sorry to hear about Stan’s passing. We have such pleasant memories of you all. With deepest sympathy and love.
Dear Linda, Suzanne, Stanley and family, Tommy and I will never forget the wonderful times we had with all of you. Thinking back, we remember Stanley as being full of life, fun and joy. We will always cherish those days. We know Stanley is now in Heaven entertaining all the angels. Making them laugh and smile as he did with us. We are so sorry we could not be there for you at this time. Please know that we love you and miss you all so much. God Bless. Love your cousins, Tommy & Patti Eafrati
Linda, Stanley Jr., Suzanne and families, Bill and I are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are unable to make it to the funeral home (Bill isn’t feeling well and I just don’t want to chance passing it on) to pay our respects in person but we do want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always have great thoughts of Stanley as he was always so funny, always with a smile on his face and we will always think of him and Elvis together. We had many good times in the Street Rod days. May God bless you all at this time with comfort. It is a hard time in your life but with God there is always the knowing that someday we will be united once again with our loved ones with no pain or sorrow. Take care and just know that we love you all in Christ, Bill & Lorna
Dearest Linda and Family So very sorry to read about Stan s passing this is a shock, our prayers are with you all.
Dear Linda and family. I was so sorry to see Stan’s obituary reading the Steubenville Herald Star on line. It’s been 30 years but I will never forget you all. I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Mary Lou Valdes
Dear Linda and family, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about your loss. I worked with Stanley in the Tin Mill, and I have some fond memories of him (especially when Linda helped me to set up a surprise birthday party at work). He ALWAYS had a smile on his face. Kathy Rosiak Smith P.S. I hate to ask you this, but when things have settled down, linda will you PLEASE send me a picture of Stanleys smiling face. If you do this for me, I would really appreciate it, and you can get my address from the contribution that I made to the church.
Dear Stan and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If there is anything you need, you know how to contact me. Take care, Julie
Dear Linda, Stanley and Suzanne, Please accept our condolences and prayers at this most difficult time in your lives. Our fondest memories of Stan are his perpetual smiling face and his amazing ability to find the humor in all aspects of life. May God bless you with his love, mercy, kindness and healing that only He can provide at this time. Love, Steve, Bev, Margo, Megan & Rockelle (ps..please feel free to e-mail us any time)
Stan, We’re sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We’ll be keeping you and the rest of your family in our prayers. If there is anything we can do for you and Amy, please don’t hesitate to call. Ron & Heather Tatgenhorst
Stan – We send you and your family our deepest sympathies. My your father’s memory be eternal. Georg. & Curt
Stan, We never got the chance to meet your Dad. He must have been a good guy. Him & your Mom raised a wonderful son. You were a super great friend to our Son, Clint. He, valued your friendship very much.Your Dad is in heaven now & blessing you & your family. He is your shining star.Him and Clint, are talking about us now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please call us. When you & Amy are in town, we want to take you both out to dinner. You take care. Love, Betty & Bob Cowher
YOU WERE OUR GUIDING LIGHT! YOUR SOUL RADIATES WITH LOVE AND WARMTH. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART!