Max Jan Stanton

Max Stanton, age 88 of the Calamity Hollow area in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. Max Jan Stanton was born on October 9, 1936, in Jefferson Borough (now Jefferson Hills), PA, one of four children of Max and Stella (Lesofsky) Stanton.

Max attended Clairton High School, graduating in 1955. He worked for over 44 years as a Tool and Dye maker for General Motors’ Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. He was a Lifetime member of the Jefferson Hills Fire and Rescue Team, a Charter member of the Monongahela Mariners Boat Club; a member of the Finleyville SnowRider’s snowmobile club and an avid motorcycle rider.

In addition to his parents, Max was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Stanton. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marlene Ann (Hilko) Stanton; two children, daughter, Deborah (fiance’, Tim O’Connor of Punta Gorda, FL) Stanton of West Mifflin, PA, and son, Michael E. (Esther) Stanton of Forest Hills, PA; his sister, Mary Hilko of Centennial, CO and brother Leo A. Stanton of Jefferson Hills and nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 1 to 6 pm in the Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home 1701 Route 51 Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania 15025 (412-384-0350) www.stephendslater.com. A funeral service will be held at the end of the visitation. There will also be a Celebration of Life for Max on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 – 6 pm at the Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company 1540 State Street Jefferson Hills, PA 15025.

Max lived a full life. He had deep roots in Calamity Hollow being born there in the family home. He finished building his own home where he currently resided, in 1962. He was passionate about tinkering in his garage, fixing things, and creating his own inventions, whether it was for himself or helping a friend. At days end he loved to sit in his garage, or barn, relaxing, watching and enjoying nature; and falling asleep. Through his life he loved riding his motorcycle or scooter and making his rounds to visit neighbors, the fire hall, the boat club or wherever it took him……up to his last ride two weeks ago.

Max will be missed by everyone!

In lieu of flowers, his family suggests a donation in his honor to Jefferson Hills Fire and Rescue 1540 State Street Jefferson Hills, PA 15025.