OBIT: William Edgar STANTON, 1942, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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WILLIAM EDGAR STANTON

Sudden Passing of W. E. Stanton
Operated Stanton's Mill at Little Crossings, Founded by Grandfather

  The entire Grantsville community was deeply saddened Monday morning to learn 
of the sudden death of one of its best known and most popular citizens, William 
Edgar Stanton.  Mr. Stanton died of a heart attack about 4:20 o'clock Monday 
morning, Jan. 19.  He became ill shortly after 3 o'clock and passed away a few 
moments before the arrival of the physician who was summoned.  His sudden death 
came as a distinct shock to his family and hosts of friends.
  Mr. Stanton had suffered with a heart ailment for about seven years. His 
condition seemed much improved in recent years however, until a short time ago 
when another attack occurred and his physician prescribed a rest.  Even so, his 
condition was not considered alarming.  He apparently recovered sufficiently to 
be able to be out again and had attended church on Sunday morning.  He chatted 
with friends and called upon a neighbor, seemingly feeling exceptionally well.  
The attack early Monday morning did not seem as severe as previous ones, but 
proved fatal nevertheless.
  The task of writing a fitting obituary for this highly esteemed gentleman is a 
difficult one as mere words do not seem sufficient to express his splendid 
character and his outstanding place in the community. He was a kind and loving 
husband and father, and his friends could be numbered by his acquaintances.
  Mr. Stanton was widely known throughout this and neighboring counties.  His 
grandfather founded "Stanton's Mill" at Little Crossings.  His father, Eli 
Stanton, succeeded him in this business and following his graduation from the 
Paughkeepsie Business College, at Paughkeepsie, N.Y.,  W. E. Stanton entered the 
concern in partnership with his father.  Later, he took over the entire 
ownership and has successfully conducted the business since 1909.  During the 
last few years he has been assisted by his son, Edgar V. Stanton, and son-in-
law, Byron H. Bender.  For a number of years Mr. Stanton also served on the 
Board of Directors of the former First National Bank of Grantsville, and for six 
years held the office of vice-president.
  Besides his interest in the affairs of the community, he also took an active 
part in the work of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, of which he was 
a life-long member.  He had been an officer of this organization for years, 
first as Deacon and later as Elder, in which capacity he had served for about 
twenty years.  Until the time of his death he took an active interest in the 
work of the Consistory Board of his church, of which he was a member of long 
standing.  He was extremely generous and always willing to lend his cooperation 
and contribute to any cause he felt was just and worthy. When a recent Sunday 
school room was added to the church, Mr. Stanton was one of the most substantial 
contributors.  He was equally generous toward other affairs.  Possibly his last 
contribution to any cause was a sizable donation made a few days ago, to the 
present Red Cross campaign.  The congregation to which he belonged, as well as 
the entire community, owes much to this man for his ardent support and his loss 
will be felt keenly, not only by his bereaved family, but by his hosts of 
friends throughout this entire section.
  "Ed" Stanton, as he was popularly and affectionately known, was born at 
Grantsville, Md., September 28, 1870.  He was 71 years of age at the time of his 
death.  He was a son of the late Eli and Harriett Broadwater Stanton, and was 
the third of five children.  His entire life was spent in the Grantsville 
community and he was numbered among its most substantial citizens.
  In September, 1897 he married Miss Rebecca Van Sickel, of Somerfield, Pa., and 
they have since resided at the present home at Little Crossings, just east of 
here.  To this union five children were born.  A daughter, Lillian, died at the 
age of three months.  The others, with their mother, survive.  They are, Mrs. 
Byron H. Bender, Mrs. Lena S. Bender and Edgar V. Stanton, Grantsville, and Mrs. 
Stanton Funk, Washington, Pa.  Also surviving are a brother, J. Urban Stanton, 
Grantsville, and a sister, Mrs. Harvey H. Maust, Salisbury, and four 
grandchildren, Robert and Joan Bender, Grantsville, Edgar Bender and Helen 
Louise Funk, Washington, Pa.
  Funeral services are to be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. 
Alvin J. Forry, pastor of the local Reformed Church, and Rev. L. N. Wilson, 
Berlin, Pa.

Meyersdale Republican, January 22, 1942