Paul Stoner

**Paul Stoner** (June 24, 1911 - January 26, 1971) was an American police officer, inspector, and chief of the Scranton Police Department in Pennsylvania. He is also an undergraduate in criminal justice at Marywood University. He is well known for his generosity to his family, friends, and for the department.

An ex-prisoner, who spent 24 years (under the supposed 25) in prison, recalled the time where he called Stoner a pig, and gave him multiple violations as a result. He asked for his forgiveness during his funeral.

## Early life and career

Paul was born on June 24, 1911 to Jasmin and Oliver Stoner, who were married in 1901 and lived in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Stoner was conceived near a washing machine, while his parents are doing their laundry. He is the only child before his parents divorced in 1916.

Unbeknownst to him, he was actually rich during his college years, owning at least an unbelievable amount of money. The realization kicked in after graduation, and was told by his mother. He was shocked and surprised at the same time and rushed to buy jewelry, cars, and houses. He also reportedly owned a Boeing 747 in March 1970, which auctioned off in December 1971. He owned 10-15 pets in his lifetime, but never owned exotic animals.

Stoner worked as a Cadet in January 12, 1934, then got promoted as a Patrolman in October 16, 1935, then Trooper (July 21, 1938), Corporal (August 9, 1942), Inspector (December 1, 1948), Lieutenant (April 10, 1952), and eventually, Chief of Scranton Police Department (January 1, 1955). He continued to work in the police department until his death in 1971, despite being independently wealthy thanks to the unusual bank balance.

## Education

Stoner studied at Brooklyn MacDonald Elementary School (demolished in 1961) from September 1916 to May 1922.

He would eventually go to Carly Butkus Middle School (demolished in 1940) from September 1922 to 1925 and Cassandra Chu High School (demolished 1990) from 1925 to June 1929.

Stoner then applied for Marywood University in criminal justice and was accepted in September of the same year. He graduated with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice in June 30, 1933.

## Personal life

He never had a biological sister or brother other than his step-siblings due to his parents' divorce. He also have bad relationships with some of her step-siblings and step-parents, along with her nephews and niece.

In May 1943, he met his future wife, Aiesha Banner. He proposed Aiesha in August 9, 1945, which coincided with the Nagasaki bombing in Japan.

In December 11, 1945, Stoner was diagnosed with skin cancer. He tried to get his cancer treatment by Dr. Gallo, but was unsuccessful. As a result, he arranged a runaway marriage to Aiesha on January 31, 1946, thinking that it'll be the last years to live together. He eventually got his first child, Amy Stoner (born November 12, 1946).

In April 6, 1947, Stoner was finally cured of skin cancer, after more than a year after diagnosis.

## Illness, death, and funeral

On September 11, 1965, Stoner was diagnosed with high blood pressure, but was mysteriously and miraculously cured two weeks later on September 25 without any medication. Doctors and family were baffled, with some thought that it was fake, or it was a blessing. Stoner said in an interview that "It was a miracle to God".

During a new year party in Philadelphia, he suddenly collapsed at the strike of New Year in 1971, with his last words being "HAPPY NEW YE-ar...thank you very...", in front of the entire police department and his family. His wife and his children was at his side saying the phrase "Happy New Year" until he collapsed. His very last words were "Take care of my- my children, and live a happy life, Aiesha Banner Stoner" before losing consciousness. His wife and some of his children screamed and cried for hours to come.

He was taken to Einstein Medical Center, where he was in a comatose state in January 2, 1971. He was officially declared dead on January 26, 1971, at 4:14 AM EST. An autopsy report indicated he suffered from a massive heart attack, which everyone didn't expect this to happen.

His funeral was held on March 7, 1971, where he was buried next to his mother and his father, along with his stepmom, stepdad, and all of his pets.

His youngest son, Paul Jr., who was 18 at the time of his death, continued his legacy as a police officer in the same Scranton Police Department.