He was born December 22, 1944, in East Palestine, son of the late Clyde A. and Lora R. (Hardman) Stanley.

Ronald worked as an automotive mechanic at Hazenstab Machine Inc. of Salem from where he retired. He had a great love of playing his guitar and enjoyed listening to country music.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edna L. (Smith) Stanley, whom he married May 22, 1982, his children; Darla Stanley of East Liverpool and Ronald Britian Stanley of Missouri, his step-children, Dodie (Harry) Beaver of Negley and Daniel (Angie) Shafer of Salem, as well as 10 grandchildren and 6 step-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy, Clifford, and Donald Stanley, his sisters Evelyn Klinger and Gail Allison, and his son Ronald Keith Stanley.

There are no services planned.

Arrangements were made by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.