MRS. W. L. STAYNER  from Steuben Republican, April 22, 1914, pg 1, col 5

MRS. W. L. STAYNER     (Picture included in obit)

        Jane Matilda Castell was born at Middleton Cheney, Oxfordshire, 
England, March 28, 1847. When about three years of age she came to the 
United States, arriving here in June, 1850. Since that time she has lived 
continuously in the vicinity of the home where she passed away April 15, 
1914, aged 67 years, 17 days. She was educated in the Orland and Angola High
schools, and taught twenty-nine terms, beginning to teach when fourteen 
years old. During her childhood Sunday school days she committed (to memory)
innumerable Bible verses which she could repeat accurately at any time. In 
1873 she united with the M. E. church, and whenever health and circumstances
permitted was glad to attend services. July 4, 1875, she was united in 
marriage to William L. Stayner, and for nearly 39 years they have traveled 
life's pathway together, sharing equally the joys and sorrows they 
encountered on the way. To this union six children were born, Tillie (Mrs. 
Robert Evans), Roy, John, Zoa and William, and one child that died in 
infancy. Mrs. Stayner was especially devoted to her home and family, 
spending her time, strength and energy in acts of kindness and helpfulness 
for her own loved ones and others. For the last few years she has not been 
in good health, and since New Year's day has been entirely blind. On Friday,
March 27, she went to Ft. Wayne, where the same evening she had a cataract 
removed from one eye. For two weeks she remained in the hospital, her 
husband staying with her. On Friday, April 10th, they returned home, her 
sight restored, and apparently in good physical condition, aside from a 
slight sore throat. But complications arose which we cannot understand, and 
she rapidly grew worse, passing quietly away on Wednesday morning, 
surrounded by her family. Besides the husband and children those who are 
left to mourn their loss, are six grandchildren, Alfred and Elizabeth Evans,
Ora, Hazel, Leon and Robbie Stayner; one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, 
one brother, John Castell, one sister, Ann Castell, several nieces and 
nephews and a host of friends. While her sight was restored for but a short 
time, yet it was a blessed restoration as she was permitted to see again her
loved ones and the home she loved before she left for the home beyond. On 
Friday, just three weeks from the day of her operation, and one week from 
the day she returned home, she was laid to rest in Jackson Prairie cemetery.
The services were conducted at the home by Rev. John Humfreys, using, by 
request, the text: "I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. 
I have kept the faith."

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

        Husband, William Leroy Stayner, was born in 1847 and died 07 Nov 
1922. He was the son of Milton and Eliza Jane (Campbell) Stayner. 
        Children:
Matilda (Tillie) Stayner was born in 1877. She married Robert Evans.
Roy Stanley Stayner was born 05 Jul 1880 and died 03 Jan 1958. He married 
Bertha Maugherman.
John Milton Stayner was born in 1883 and died in 1922. He married Lydia 
Bowerman.
Zora Anna Stayner was born 03 May 1884 and died 01 Nov 1968.
William G. Stayner was born 02 Jul 1890 and died 23 Apr 1983. He married 
Audra L. Abbot.



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