William Howard Stanford Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Howard Stanford of Lima, Ohio, who passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Sr. Stanford and Catherine Stanford (Calnon). He is survived by: his wife Kathryn "Kate" Rutledge Stanford; his children, Tim Stanford (Tami) of Lima, Liz Fuller (Bob) of Southport, N. C., Joe Stanford of Los Angeles and Calif; and his grandchildren, Zach Long (Dianna), Nate Fuller (Ali), Nick Stanford (Kat), Mac Stanford (Maddie) and Eliza Berg (Jacob). He is also survived by great-grandchildren.

Instead of flowers, please consider donating to Friends of the Lima Public Library.