Obituaries

Dana Franklin Stiles

Dana Franklin Stiles

1953-2025

Dana Franklin Stiles, 72, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Hospice of The Panhandle Inpatient Facility in Kearneysville, Md.

Born July 9, 1953 in Nelsonville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Franklin David and Janice Virginia Martindale Stiles.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Orleans Community Church.

He graduated from Heath High School in Ohio and went on to study at Ohio State University. He was an engineer with CSX Railroad.

Dana enjoyed fishing, music and played bass guitar in many bands.

Dana is survived by his wife, Margaret Ellen “Maggie” Boyer Stiles, at home, two daughters, Karlie Dawn McJilton her husband, Jody, and Sarah Marie Stiles, both of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., one sister, Janice Louie of Atlanta, Ga., one brother, James Stiles of Newark, Ohio, six grandchildren, Kelsey, Levi, Daniel, Codi, Dana and Madisyn, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Terrance Stiles.

All services are private.

Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.helsleyjohnsonfh.com.