John W. Stoner, 78, of Hilton Head Island, SC died April 23, 2009, at Savannah Memorial Hospital following a stroke. He was born in Paterson, NJ, the son of Marian and John Stoner. He is survived by his wife, Doris M. Stoner, his sister, Mrs. Audrey S. Baldini, two nieces and two nephews.Mr. Stoner graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Academy, and served six years in the U.S. Navy. He held Master