Gregory G. Stanson

Gregory G. Stanson, 70, of 308 Ridge Road, Annville died Friday May 18, 2012 in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was the husband of Doris M. Wonderling-Stanson. Born in New York City, NY on August 25, 1941, he was the son of the late George and Lula Stamboulis Stanson. Greg graduated in 1959 from Own J. Roberts High School, 1963 from Lebanon Valley College, and received his Master’s in Education from the University of Toledo. After graduating from college, he began his career teaching at Hershey High School for two years before beginning his 40 year career at Lebanon Valley College. His appointments were Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dean of Admissions, Dean of Student Services, and finally Vice-President of Student Services before his retirement. While at LVC, he served on the High Industries Scholarship Board, the Hugh O”Brian Scholarship Board, the Alumni Award Committee, and the Big 33 Scholarship Committee. In 2008, he received the Alumni Citation and in October 2009 the newest residence hall, Stanson Hall was dedicated to him. Greg was a member of Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra where he served on the Church Board. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters Kathryn E. (Stanson) wife of Todd Elliott of Lebanon, Amy L. (Stanson) wife of Jason Bucks of Lawn, two step daughters Cynthia L. wife of Douglas Turnbull of Beaufort, SC, Susan L. wife of Steven Alger of Campbelltown, a step-son Robert C. husband of Kristin Wonderling of Lederach, PA, four grandchildren Ellie Bucks, Wyatt Bucks, Parker Bucks, and Kyle Elliott, eight step-grandchildren Megan Raub, Rebecca Drury, Brooks Alger, Hollis Alger, James Alger, Samuel Wonderling, Mark Wonderling, and Benjamin Wonderling, four step great grandchildren, and two brothers Peter Stanson of Santa Barbara, CA, and Leon husband of Sally Stanson of Pottstown. Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday May 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM from Miller Chapel at Lebanon Valley College, East Sheridan Avenue, Annville. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Mt. Annville Cemetery. No viewing or visitation. Contributions may be made to the Stanson Family Scholarship ,Lebanon Valley College, 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003 or the American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Ste 103, Harrisburg, PA 17110 in his memory. PDF Printable Version

Gregory G. Stanson

August 25, 1941 - May 18, 2012