Stanley M Whitfield

Stanley Whitfield, affectionately known by many as “Stan,” “Stan the Man,” and “World,” passed away peacefully at his home in Lorain and went on to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus, on September 18, 2024, at the age of 69. Stanley was born in Lorain, Ohio on June 8, 1955, to his loving mother, Ruthie Mae Whitfield. 

Stanley’s life was filled with faith in Jesus, family, hard work, and a passion for helping others. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 1973. Over his lifetime, he held various roles, including 20+ years as a basketball official, over 15 years at York International, and many other jobs where his skills and presence left a lasting impact on those he worked with. This included his time serving as a transportation supervisor at Future Generations. He graduated with a cosmetology degree and was a licensed barber and hair stylist, a corrections officer at the youth detention center, a delivery driver, and even a security guard at the Elyria Roll Arena. No matter the role, Stanley brought dedication, care, and a sense of humor, influencing countless lives along the way. He was a man who loved sports, especially basketball and boxing. He also enjoyed time reading the Bible and watching movies and classic television shows such as Sanford and Son, The Munsters, and Westerns. 

Stanley had a family who loved him deeply, including his children: Quentin Burkes, Jasmine Whitfield, and Frank (Kaleena) Whitfield. He was the proud grandfather to several granddaughters, including Quoreya (Mahleek), Octavia, Aniya, Sophia, Eliza, and Delila. He was also a great-grandfather to Anomi and Aura Prendergast. In addition, he leaves behind his siblings Luticia Ann Whitfield, Joanne Moon, Martha “Jane” Beard, Steve D Whitfield, and Olivia Whitfield, as well as a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. He loved his extended family, including stepchildren Cornelius Carey, Sie (Sparkle) Carey, Carlos Johnson, Tynisa (Kieth) Johnson, and Carneia (Lavell) Gibson, along with a host of extended grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Ruthie Mae Whitfield, sisters Alice Goshen, Dalphine Rogers, and Theresa Moon, and brothers Herman Whitfield, Robert Moon, and Newell Whitfield. 

A celebration of life for Stanley will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Faith Ministries 1306 Euclid Ave, Lorain OH 44052. The viewing will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the service at 11:00 AM. A repass will take place at the same location, where friends and family are welcome to gather and share memories. 

Friends and loved ones are encouraged to share their photos and stories of Stanley at www.stanleywhitfield.com, as we remember the man whose life brought laughter, hope, and love to those who loved him.