NAILER H. STANLEY, age 96 years of Delta, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Rest Haven-York. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Sinona R. (Sparks) Mullins Stanley who died on September 20, 2004.

Born in Cordova, West Virginia on July 1, 1912, he was the son of the late William P. and Arvilla (Gross) Stanley. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, but above all he loved God.

In 1940 Mr. Stanley made his profession to God and joined the Welcome Home Baptist Church, now Union Chapel on Slab Road, Delta. A devout Christian, he served as a deacon at his church for many years.

Nailer had a great love for outdoor life. He loved to hunt, fish, farm, go to the mountains for turkey and deer season and tinker in his shop. He also did some bear hunting in Canada. He thoroughly enjoyed heading into the woods with his sons and he taught them at an early age to only hunt what would be eaten. The life of the game was given by God for mans benefit, and their life was to be valued and respected. Though he cherished his time in the outdoors, for enjoyment nothing topped having all the children and grandchildren crowded into the small home he shared with his loving wife, Sinona.

He loved to sing the old church hymns and in later years would sing every evening. He said it was like praying and talking to God.

Mr. Nailer is survived by,

Two sons: Danny L. Stanley and his wife Betty of Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Dexter L. Stanley of Westfield, Pennsylvania

One daughter: Darla Stanley Sommer Dolinger and her husband Harold of Airville, Pennsylvania

One step son: Everette H. Mullins and his wife Phyllis of Delta, Pennsylvania

One step daughter: Anna L. Killon of Delta, Pennsylvania

Ten grandchildren: Robin Sommer, Jane Skelton, John Sommer, Jr., Everette Mullins, Jr., David Mullins, Amy Smith, Shannon Blake, Jennifer Stanley, Jason Stanley and Chuck Stanley.

Eight great grandchildren: Jeff Rettberg, Emily Smith, Jacob Smith, Sommer Mullins, Brice Mullins, Kyle Donmoyeris, Ellie Blake and Gavin Blake.

Three step grandchildren: COL Randall Dolinger, Donald Dolinger, Margaret Dolinger.

Five step great grandchildren: Pastor Christopher Dolinger, Andrew Dolinger, Joel Dolinger, Daniel Dolinger and Joshua Dolinger.

He was preceded in death by his step grandson, David Killon who died on January 9, 1960.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, Pennsylvania.

Reverend Dennis L. McCleary, pastor of the Mt. Nebo and Mt. Olivet United Methodist Charge and Pastor John Waltermyer of the Tabernacle Regular Baptist Church will officiate.

Interment will be in Union Chapel Cemetery, Delta.

The viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. immediately preceding the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Union Chapel Cemetery, c/o Mr. Daniel Grove, 171 Slab Road, Delta, PA 17314 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 100 Brown Street, #23, Middletown, PA 17057

Pallbearers will be John Sommer, Jr.; Everette Mullins, Jr.; David Mullins, Jason Stanley, Chuck Stanley and Jeff Rettberg.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Lee Skelton, Bill Rettberg, Harold Dolinger, Bill Cochran and Jimmie Anders, III.