Rev. David Orson Stanton, age 82, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013. He was born June 9, 1931, in Cortland, NY. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. He was a pastor for over 50 years in New York State.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. He is survived by his wife Ellen Stanton, one son: David Stanton and his wife Candace, two daughters: Mary Gitthens and her husband Billy, and Esther Miller, as well as 6-grandchildren and 7-great-grandchildren, and a sister Hope Klee and her husband Harold.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Blacksher officiating. Visitation will be held from noon to 2:00 prior to services.