Joseph “Joe” M. Stanley, 83, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Tuesday , April  21, 2026, in Miami Valley Hospital.

Joe was born on January 14, 1943, in Urbana to the late William “Bud” and Virginia (Martin) Stanley. He was a 1961 graduate of Triad High School and a graduate of Bliss Business College.

Joe was a respected businessman, devout man of God, and a pillar of the community. Joe was a banker for seventeen years at First National Bank of Springfield. Joe’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate several successful businesses throughout his life, including the Kone Korner since 1980, Sugar Isle Inn Cafeteria for a decade, and Homes by Stanley. He was a faithful member of the Terre Haute Community Church, a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge, and a lifetime member of the Elks.

Beyond his business endeavors, Joe was a vibrant presence in the community. He loved to participate in activities at the Senior Center, chair volleyball was his favorite. Joe enjoyed spending his winters in the much warmer climate of Florida at their home on Windward Isle where he played cornhole, bocce ball and shuffleboard. Joe also enjoyed golfing. He loved giving his grandkids boat rides at Indian Lake where they spent weekends enjoying the lake at their Lakehouse. His memory will forever hold a special place in the hearts of his friends and family.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn K. Stanley; son, Mark A. Stanley; daughter, Lora (Mike) Brown; brother, John (Jane) Stanley; sister-in-law, Janet Goddard; grandchildren, Brooke (Kyle) Summers, Chelsie (Drew) Mitchell, Nathan Stanley, Courtney (Dustin) Ropp, Cody (Jenna) Salyers, Spencer Stanley; great grandchildren, Tristen, Alex, Aubrey, Izzy, Kiersten, Gracie, Chloe, Zach, Liam, Lily; close friends, Marvin Faulkner, Roger (Patsy) Oyer, Richard (Leeona) Wiseman, Rich Campbell, Ed Hartman, and many others.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Stanley; brother-in-law, Ronald Goddard.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3-6 PM on Thursday , April  23, 2026, in VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday , April  24, 2026, in the Terre Haute Community Church with Pastor Paul Jones officiating.

Pallbearers: Cody Salyers, Nathan Stanley, Kyle Summers, Tristen Lanum, Tyler Laughman, Grant Goddard, Dale Goddard, Tony Ropp.

Burial will follow in Terre Haute Cemetery, Urbana, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joe’s honor to the Terre Haute Community Church, 5899 High St, Urbana, OH 43078