Obituary: Paul F. Stiles, 87, Hornell

Hornell - Paul F. Stiles, 87, a resident of Edgeview Estates, passed away Friday (Sept. 27, 2024) at Highland Park Nursing Center in Wellsville.

Born in Hornell, Feb. 6, 1937, he was the son of Edwin and Alice Dyke Stiles. Paul had resided his entire life in Hornell. He had been employed for many years as an Upholster at Gunlocke in Wayland. He was a member of Hillside Baptist Church. Paul will be remembered as a wonderful loving husband to Donna for 66 years, and a fun loving and caring father, grandfather and great grand father. He truly was a friend to everyone he ever met.
He was predeceased by his parents, his grandson Phillip Stiles Jr. in 1985, his son, Phillip Stiles in 2023, as well 6 sisters, 4 brothers, and his daughter-in-law, Maria Stiles.
Surviving are his wife Donna DeCook Stiles of Hornell, his daughter, Kathy (Rick) Bates of Hornell, and 3 sons, Kenneth (Christina) Stiles of Hornell, Paul (Yvette Campbell) of Florida and Daniel Stiles of Hornell, 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Several Nieces and Nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Tuesday (October 1, 2024) at the Hillside Baptist Church at 1;30 pm 805 County Route 66, Hornell, NY Pastor Craig Brittingham will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.