Virgil H. "Stoney" Stone

Mr. Virgil H. “Stoney” Stone, age 66, of Chadwicks, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Born in Russellville, West Virginia on January 7, 1941, Virgil was the son of the late Richard and Edith (Carver) Stone. He was raised and educated in West Virginia. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served his country on the U.S.S. Wright and the U.S.S. Sullivan from 1959-1966, and was awarded the National Defense Medal. Upon completion of his military service he relocated to Sherill, NY and had been at one time married to the former Majlis Ecklund. On October 21, 1989 he married the former Joanne Maida with whom he shared 17 years in a marriage enriched by unconditional love for one another. Stoney received recognition for his 32 years of dedicated service as a solderer at Oneida Limited. A man of great integrity, he was also endowed with a gentle, unselfish nature, a generous heart, and a unique sense of humor. He will be remembered for his sincere concern for family, especially the blessing of his children and grandchildren, and the love he held for them. Stoney enjoyed holiday get-togethers and the gathering of loved ones. He pursued a variety of hobbies including coin collecting, reading books of fiction and mystery, and fishing. He was a terrific and longtime bowler who played on many leagues, a “Mr. Fix-it”, a pool player, and he was sharp at darts. He also sketched cartoons with artistic creativity. Stoney is survived by his wife Joanne; his children, Barbara Stone of North Utica, Jeffrey and Katie Stone of Little Falls, Denise and Lance Lollis of Colorado, and Lori and Brad Strebing of Westmoreland; and his cherished grandchildren, Rickey; Dani Ann, and Logan; Anthony, Justin, twins Emily and Nicole; Logan and Autumn. Also surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and William Martin of Virginia; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Geraldine and Rosario Sorce, Sr., Linda Parker, Jean Dunn, Margaret Treen, and Diane Lucas. He was blessed with many dear friends, and will also be missed by his feline pet, ‘Alex’. He was predeceased by several brothers and a sister, and his best friend, Elton Chatterton. The family extends appreciation to Dr. Samuel Gooldy, Dr. Eric B. Yoss, and the nurses and staff of the Intensive Care Unit at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for their compassionate care. Visitation will be held Tuesday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Stoney’s honor to the Willowvale Volunteer Fire Department or Edward’s Ambulance Service; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mr. Stone's funeral service will commence on Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the funeral home with Pastor David C. Green officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Virgil H. "Stoney" Stone

January 7, 1941 - September 15, 2007