Darrell Stancliff

Darrell Stancliff, Age 66, of Geneva, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 after a six year battle with cancer. Born October 29, 1944 in Geneva, Ohio to Stella (Pianowski) & Carl ?Bus? Stancliff and married Sandra (Miller) on August 9, 1975. Darrell retired in 2002 after 32 years as a mechanic at the Geneva State Park. Darrell was a 1964 graduate of Geneva High School. He served in the US Air Force. Every spring he made fresh horseradish. He liked working in his greenhouse growing plants for his garden and for his friends. His hot peppers were his pride and joy; the hotter, the better. He carried hot peppers in his pocket whenever he visited the VFW and FOE, to challenge his friends to a taste. He is survived by Wife, Sandra Stancliff of Geneva; Children, Jason (Catie Cline) Stancliff of Madison, Samantha (James) Ellison of Ladera Ranch, CA; Grandchildren, T.J. and Shelby Stancliff of Geneva; Brothers, Keith and Norman Stancliff of Geneva; Sisters, Mary (Ansu) Pal of Saybrook and Sharon Schultz of Geneva; Numerous Nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Jamie Dawn Stancliff and brothers-in-law; Walter Day and Robert Miller Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 5th, 2pm at the VFW, Depot St. Geneva. The family would like to thank Geneva Medical Center, Austinburg Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their excellent care. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44109 or The American Cancer Society, NE Area, 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44105. Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041.