Eleanor E. Slater

SHARON-Mrs. Eleanor E. Slater, formerly of Pearl Street in Sharon passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning July 10, 2019 in Windsor House at O’Brien Memorial in Masury.   

She was born in New Castle, PA on January 4, 1923 a daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth (Ziegler) Warnock and was a 1941 graduate of New Castle High School. 

Eleanor was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and had volunteered for the Shenango Valley Meals on Wheels for many years. She also enjoyed playing cards and was a member of several card clubs.

She is cherished in memory by her son David L. Slater of Houston, TX, her daughter Deborah J. (Edward) Datchuk of Hubbard, her granddaughter Tara E. (Brant) Thompson of Meadville, PA; and by several nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of more than fifty years Richard L. Slater who passed away on July 11, 2008, and by her sisters Dorothy Warnock and Donna Love. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday morning at 11:00AM in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. E. Thomas, officiating.

Friends may visit with the family from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday evening at the Sample-O’Donnell Funeral Home 555 East State St. in Sharon.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., Hermitage, PA 16148.

The family wishes to acknowledge Amy Ball, Lori Love-Franke, their families, as well as all of those who have helped for all of the love and support that they have provided over the years.

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