Esther P. Carlisle (Temple) Stanonis, age 98, of Xenia, Ohio and formerly of New Castle, Delaware, left this earth to be with her Savior, Jesus, Friday, September 12, 2025, from Legacy Village in Xenia. She was born October 12, 1926, in New Castle, Delaware, the daughter of Olin and Bertha (Ross) Carlisle.

In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her sons, Richard and Mark Temple and brothers: William and Bernard Carlisle.

She is survived by her loving daughter: Peg (Robert) Sampson of Cedarville, Ohio; grandchildren: Robert Sampson, Amanda Ridge, David (Lyn) Sampson, Audrey Temple, Jeffrey (Brittany) Sampson, Daniel (Maile) Sampson; 11 great grandchildren: Mia, Siri Ridge and Isabel, Wyatt, Adelle, Zoey, Garrett, Kenzie, Emmett, Zeke and Lani Sampson and; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Esther was a registered nurse. In 2014, she and her son, Mark, moved to Xenia, Ohio to be closer to her daughter. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Xenia.  She enjoyed watching Mark in Special Olympics, caring for people, participating in church activities, sewing, anything to do with babies and anything chocolate.

Funeral services will be held 5 PM Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church, 1601 W. Second St., Xenia with Rev. Gary Holtz officiating. Friends may call beginning at 4 PM Wednesday until the time of service at the church. She will be buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, Delaware at a later date.

Esther's family would like to thank the staff of Legacy Village and Hospice of Dayton for their care.  In lieu of flowers please consider Legacy Village, Calvary Baptist Church, or Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.