John Dana Stant, R.Ph.
John Dana Stant, R.Ph., of New Castle, Delaware, died on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Dana graduated from De La Warr High School (1970) and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (1975). Dana was known for his humor, generosity, and fondness for Stant hugs. He enjoyed pickleball, volunteering at the Freeman Center, breakfast with De La Warr alumni, comedy, and music. Dana loved the Beatles, Eric Clapton, and James Brown. Dana was the hardest working man we knew. He worked for many years as a retail pharmacist as well as a hospital pharmacist on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota and the Navajo Reservation in Arizona.
Dana was predeceased by his parents, Gene and Dorothy Stant; his sister, Leslie Connors; grandsons, Evan Temler and Grayson Giammatteo; and his longtime friend, Fran Lally. He is survived by Aline Stant; his daughters, Joy Stant (Stephen), Lauren Temler (Keith), and Dana Giammatteo (Nick); his son, John Dana Stant II (Michele); his grandchildren, Colleen Collins (Brandon), Reid and Lane Temler, Braden, Bella, and Jack Giammatteo, and Lily and Jay Stant; and his niece, Heather Hargis.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Read Aloud Delaware in honor of Dana’s mother Dorothy’s longstanding relationship there, 100 West 10th Street, Suite 309, Wilmington, DE 19801 or online by clicking here.
Claire Noble
Dana you will be missed. May your rest in peace. My sincere condolences to your family.
Brenda Coxe
I am so sorry to hear of Dana’s passing. Although I didn’t know him well in school being a year ahead, I enjoyed our online communication. May he RIP.
Judy Beckley
I’m so sorry for the loss of Dana. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending comforting prayers to help get you through this difficult time.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😥
Michael Carroll
I’m very saddened to hear about the loss of Mr. Stant. I have such great memories of him playing music extremely loud while we waited for the bus before school. I will keep you all in my prayers and hold on to the fun times we shared.
Terry Shaffer-Gommer
Dana, your were such a great friend. After I got sick we use to text back & forth to check on each other. I just needed to get in touch with you, you came up in memories on Facebook, of our last dinner at Miller’s Ale House with the Reunion Committee and you had been on my mind. I am so sorry I can’t make to your service. I will be praying for your family. Rest in the arms of the Lord, my friend. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻