Sally Anne Warner Stanek

March 25, 1942 – May 27, 2026

Sally Anne Stanek, devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 27, 2026.

She is survived by her three children, Mark Stanek (Marc Zukowski), Jeffrey Stanek (Jennifer), and Lisa Nethery (Todd); her five cherished grandchildren (James, William, Hannah, Ben and Sam); and her two sisters, Joan Elizabeth Plato of Maryland and Martha Warner Ross of Massachusetts.

Born on March 25, 1942, in Oswego, New York, Sally graduated from high school before attending college and beginning her lifelong passion for education. She became an elementary school teacher and was known for creating classrooms filled with warmth, encouragement, and kindness. Over the years, Sally worked in retail, financial planning, and several other fields, yet she always found her way back to what she loved most — working with children. Most recently, she volunteered twice a week with the Listening Post program in the Fairport Public Schools, where her compassion and caring nature touched many young lives.

Sally embraced life with enthusiasm, curiosity, and joy. Alongside her dear friend, Dianne Collier, she spent countless weekends traveling to art festivals, museums, and favorite restaurants. Her happiest places were Cape Cod and Maine, where she loved strolling along the beach, shopping, and meeting new friends.

Above all, Sally was devoted to her family. She especially treasured the holidays and delighted in hosting Christmas gatherings that brought loved ones together and created lasting memories. Her family and friends will forever remember her warmth, optimism, generosity, and unmistakable joie de vivre.

One of sixteen grandchildren of the late Geneva and Charles Dain, of Oswego, Sally is survived by cousins, Gigi, Constance, Thomas, Mimi, Patricia, Karen, Christopher, David and Geneva. She leaves behind her dearest friend of sixty-five years, Suzanne Stacey, Massachusetts.

Fairport May 27, 2026 Calling Hours Thursday June 4, 2026 5:30-7PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Service Friday June 5, 2026 11AM at White Haven Memorial Park All Seasons Chapel 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford.