Arden Patricia Stichler Stanley, 82

Arden Patricia Stichler Stanley passed away on October 25, 2015 at the age of 82 after a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Known as both Arden (or Ardie) and Pat (or Patsie) to her friends and family, Mrs. Stanley is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert W. Stanley; 2 daughters, Suzanne Hurlow and Melinda Stanley; 2 sons-in-law, Dan Hurlow and Bill Ehrenstrom; 2 grandsons, Brendan and Jacob Ehrenstrom; and her sister, Judie Stichler and husband Bruce Albert.

Pat lived a remarkable life of faith, selflessness, and creativity. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and “GrandAr.”

She was born in Reading, PA and received an Associate’s degree from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. Early in her life, she was a professional musician, and she continued playing the marimba for pleasure into her later years.

She also was an elementary teacher, a business owner, and an administrative assistant. For many years, she owned ‘Arden’s,’ a gift and craft shop in Leesburg, and she was President of Stichler Leaf Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Reading, PA. She also served as assistant to the Head of Finance at Dyn Corporation International, Inc.

Pat was an amazing woman with many talents and gifts. She will be missed.

A funeral service will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg on October 31, 2015 at 12:00, with visitation at 11:00.

Memorial donations may be made in Pat’s name to the Resident Aid Account, Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Leesburg, VA.