Richard Joseph Slan

Richard Joseph (Dick) Slan, 73, of Vinton, Va., went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., the youngest of nine children. Richard was a longtime member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and retired after 40 years of dedicated service to Norfolk Southern. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Mark Slan; his parents; and seven siblings. Surviving is his wife of 51 years, Jo-Ann Slan, of Vinton; son, Rich Slan, of Virginia Beach; brother, Bernie Slan, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sister-in-law, Elaine Slan, of Columbia, S.C.; brothers-in-law, Joseph Rigo and John Rigo; sister-in-law, Mary McFarland and husband, Terry, all of Cleveland, Ohio; and two beloved cats, Luke and Dixie. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at noon on Monday, September 14, 2009, at St. Andrews Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 13, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. A prayer service will be held during the evening visitation. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.