Joshua Slavin

ELDRED - Joshua J. Slavin, 36, formerly of Eldred, son of Kathleen J. Slavin and grandson of the late James J. and Angela A. Slavin, passed away Monday (April 23, 2012) in Pittsburgh.
Born Dec. 4, 1975, in Erie, Josh lived with generosity, pure love and unsurpassable creativity.
Josh graduated from Otto-Eldred High School in 1994 and attended college at Alfred and Edinboro universities. He majored in art and filmmaking. At this point, he had the distinct privilege of meeting and discussing his film project with the renowned producer Oliver Stone. They formed a valuable friendship that helped to pave the way for many of Josh's projects he was perfecting.
Surviving are his mother, Kathleen Slavin of Eldred; his godparents, Terrance and Cynthia Stanley, both of Eldred; his Uncle Steven and Aunt Anne, both of Eldred; as well as several great-uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James J. and Angela A. Slavin, who were instrumental in his life. His grandmother Angela instilled her Lebanese heritage into Josh through her fluent speaking of the Arabic language, her Middle Eastern cuisine and her enveloping love. His grandfather, James, taught Josh the lessons of living a life of virtue and determination, which was done through his grandfather's fine example of a man.
Because of his love of animals, Josh was a member and volunteer at the local SPCA, along with being a participant at the Humane Society, PETA, the World Wildlife Society and the animal Rescue League. His dogs, "Moon" and "Roscoe," were his companions in all that he did.
Josh worked as a graphic, design and creative artist; several of his works have been featured at the Gallarie Chiz in Pittsburgh, the Octane Photographic Studio in Detroit, Mich., and the Raw Arts Festival in New York City.
Among his passions in life, Josh had acquired a special interest in the sport of running. This was a result of having his Uncle Terry, an accomplished marathoner, by his side during his entire lifetime. Josh completed both the Pittsburgh and Presque Isle marathons in 2010, a goal he had striven to accomplish.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the following: the local SPCA; the Humane Society; PETA; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; or a charity of the donor's choice.
A Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Frame Funeral Home in Eldred.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com