Stanton W. Coakley

Published January 12, 2026 - 1:01 p.m.

KILLBUCK- Stanton W. Coakley died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg.

He was the son of Alva W. and Margaret (Markle) Coakley.

He served in Vietnam as a pilot with the Army’s 174th Assault Helicopter Company. His lucky year was 1967 when he met Kaye Reed. They spent the next fifty years together and had two beautiful baby boys, Gabe & Josh Coakley.

Kaye passed away in 2017. He leaves behind his two sons; a grandson, Max Coakley; a sister, Carole Caynor; and a brother, John (Judy) Coakley.

Cremation has taken place, and a private family graveside service will take place. Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is assisting the family. FischerFuneralHome.com.

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