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William Slanta Obituary

William Slanta, 88, departed this life on January 25, 2004. He was born Feb. 12, 1915 in Mingo Junction, Ohio and lived in Arizona since 1968. He was a devoted husband and a loving father. He leaves behind his wife Katherine of 53 years, his children Katherine Jacob, William and John Slanta and his 5 grandchildren Samuel and Natalie Jacob, Jennifer, Kristen and Theresa Slanta. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 8pm with a Trisagion at 7pm, Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Saint George Eastern Orthodox Church, 4530 E. Gold Dust. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30am, Thursday, January 29, 2004 also at Saint George Eastern Orthodox Church. Interment will be at Sunland Memorial Park. Following graveside service there will be a reception at Menke Funeral Home Sun City Room, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Arrangements by Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 28, 2004.

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Tricia Brown

January 29, 2004

Memory Eternal

Nikandra Kobbs-Rafferty

January 28, 2004

Dear Kay and Family,

Memory Etrnal! Bill was a special guy to his Akron friends. He always had a smile and was willing to help on any church project he was asked to. My parents thought very highly of him (...and you). He will be missed, not only in AZ but in OH. Love to all.

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