Kenneth L. Stailey, Sr.
May 28, 1927 — October 27, 2025
Kenneth L. Stailey, Sr., 98, of Liverpool, entered into rest on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hummelstown.
He was born May 28, 1927, in Liverpool, a son of the late Emory and Ruth (Foltz) Stailey. He married the former Sarah A. Forry, who preceded him in death June 18, 1998.
Kenneth attended Liverpool Grammar Schoolhouse.
He served in the United States Army from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1946.
Kenneth worked many years as a mechanic at Bruce Leach, Inc. in Lemoyne, and most recently, at Miller Norford in Lemoyne.
He enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with his family.
Kenneth is survived by one son, Kenneth Stailey, Jr.; three daughters, Bonnie Strawser, Mary Stailey and her companion, Robert, and Linda Delbaugh, and her husband Mark; 6 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a sister, Ada Polski; and a brother, Thomas Stailey.
In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Sr., Manford, and Donald Stailey; and a son-in-law, Benjamin Strawser.
A graveside service with military honors will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., in Liverpool Union Cemetery.
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