Photo courtesy of Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes - Newark
Apr 29, 1938 - Aug 13, 2025
Bobby - So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You've always been such a good and loving son to both of your parents. I hope it brings you some comfort knowing that they are now together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - The North-Miller Family
Krista North Miller
August 18, 2025 | Pickerington, OH | Friend
You will be missed.
Dreama Hughes
August 16, 2025 | Newark, OH | Friend
always one of the kindest people i had the luxury of being around for over 40 yrs....i never heard her talk others down nor deny someone entrance into her home...it was always a treat stopping by over the yrs bobby.....i will surely miss her as will many others....she was one of a kind and those who knew her were blessed to be in her presence!...thankfully she had a son who took care of her and treated her extremely well over the years....cherish the memories and god bless your mother!
kirk bemus
August 16, 2025 | Newark, OH | Friend
A private family funeral service will be held for Sharon L. Slatzer, 87 of Newark with Pastor Steven Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the New Straitsville Cemetery.
Sharon passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born April 29, 1938 in Murray City, OH to the late Jeffrey and Lovetta (Schafer) Wright.
Sharon was loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, watching gameshows, yard work and she loved flowers. She was a member of Newark Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Yana (Pat) Freeman of Hanover, MI; a son, Robert A. “Bobby” Slatzer of Newark; grandchildren, Patrick D. (Beth) Freeman, II of Spring Arbor, MI, Amanda Lynn (Aaron) Allen of Baltimore, MD; great-grandchildren, Matthew Robert Freeman, and Savannah Anne Freeman
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sabrina; and her husband of 65 years, Robert L. Slatzer.
Calling hours will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025 at Vensil & Chute | Newark.
The family requests memorial contributions to the Free Will Baptist Church, 37 Westmoor Avenue, Newark OH 43055.
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