Wayne Stanley “Stan” Tolley

Wayne Stanley “Stan” Tolley, 79 of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2020 at East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Stan was born on May 25, 1941 in Hampton, TN the son of Lewis and Elsie (Clark) Tolley.  He moved from TN with his family and spent his youth in West Virginia where he graduated from Wells High School with the class of 1958.

At the age of 17, Stan enlisted in the United States Air Force and began his career stationed in Nebraska.  He spent the next 20 years proudly serving his country until his retirement in 1978.  After his retirement, he spent many years working in various industries throughout the United States.

Although Stan was very accomplished throughout his life, his most prized accomplishment was his family and grandchildren.  He enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and could often be found taking them to guitar lessons, local restaurants or hanging out with them while their parents worked.  Stan also loved music.  He was most interested in country music but also had a knack for playing guitar.

His memory will forever be cherished by: his wife, Mary Ellen Gray Tolley, whom he married on December 23, 1992; his sons: Michael Tolley of Omaha, NB, Edward (Dianna) Hazelet of East Liverpool, OH, Richard (Pegi) Hazelet of Sunbury, OH, and Robert (Mary Beth) Hazelet of East Liverpool, OH; two daughters: Susan (Tom) Malone of Omaha, NB and Lori (Kenny) Butcher of Newell, WV.  He also leaves behind his sister, Sandra DeeBee of Chester, WV and 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren whom he adored.  Also surviving is his neighbor and special friend, Mike Koenig, who was always there when needed.

Along with his parents, Stan was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kristyn “Skeeter bug” Butcher.

Visitation will be held at Care Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists- Martin Chapel (Formerly known as Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Home) 15872 St Clair Avenue Calcutta, OH on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from noon until 2PM.  The funeral will take place at 2PM with Pastor Ian Leyda of Longs Run Trinity Presbyterian Church officiating.  Burial will take place in Spring Grove Cemetery.

In compliance with Ohio State Regulations and in connection to the COVID-19 public health crisis proper social distancing will be required.

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