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Helen Slader Obituary
Helen May Slader, 85, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Rose Lane Villa.
She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 13, 1923 to Walter and Grace (Pecher) Gleghorn and was a life resident. She was the wife of the late Joseph Slader. They had twenty-five years together before his death. They were high school sweethearts, having both graduated from South High School in Akron. During World War II Helen served her country as a "Rosie the Riveter" gal at the Goodyear Airdock and also painted submarines in Connecticut. She spent many years with the Akron Public Schools' food service at Simon Perkins Middle School, having retired at age 70 in 1993.
Helen enjoyed her many friends and their activities with the Firestone Park Seniors and her ARRP group. She enjoyed her senior outings, bingo games, the Cleveland Indians and the Browns. She will be remembered by her family for the famous Helen's chocolate chip cookies and her potato salad. Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage was a New Year's favorite.
She is survived by daughter, Judy (Alex) Rachita; daughter-in-law, Kay Slader; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also survived by brothers, Dick (Annie) Gleghorn and David (Mary) Gleghorn; and sisters, Jean Szilagyi and Eileen Hagen; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Joseph Thomas Slader; brother, Thomas Gleghorn; and sister, Marie Amspoker.
Service to be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main Street (PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS) with visitation one hour before the service. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses may be said in memory of Helen at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 433 Mission Dr., Akron, Ohio 44301 (Anthony Funeral Homes Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com)
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Memories and Condolences
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Gigi & Joe Montgomery
September 5, 2008
To all my cousins: Dan told us about Helen's passing. She was a lovely lady & had a sweet personality. We will always remember the many visits we had at house with Uncle Walter. She very gracious to allow us to "invade" her home. I enjoyed the visitis with her also. Judy, I know how hard this is for you. The boys(Monty, Marty & Scott) send their sympathy also.
Eric & Angela Misanko
August 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. While we did not get to speak with her personally, it seems like Mrs. Slader touched many lives through her love and generosity. You are all welcome back to Clinton Avenue, anytime. Thank you so much for the first photos of the home being built! We will cherish them!
Jeff Greissing
August 12, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Liz, Jeff, Jacob and Jared
Karen MacBride
August 12, 2008
Judy an Alex, One of my good memories, while growing up, was making hobo cake and pulling taffy in you Mom's kitchen. I also remember her beautiful wedding picture. My sympathy for you all. Karen (Gabel) Macbride
Michelle Buxton Berry
August 11, 2008
I am so going to miss that smile! "Aunt" Helen was so precious to me. I make her rice pilaf recipie ALL the time.
I remember going out with Grandma (Jean Szilagyi) and Great-Aunt Helen and "Aunt" Judy and Mom (Cheryl Buxton) and we would just LAUGH the whole time. Helen always had a way of making things seem funny even when you didn't feel like laughing.
She took such good care of Gramps (Walter Gleghorn) for so many years. She was really an incredible woman.
I remember going over to visit her and gramps as i was growing up. The house was always so tidy.With everything she had to do it still boggles my mind that she was able to keep up with it all.
She was in such great shape for her age! I still can't believe how much she was still able to do!
I miss her so much, and I think I always will.
Judy Canova-Cheatwood
August 11, 2008
Judy, Alex, Kay and Families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. As always, I have fond memories of your mother (mother-in-law) from meeting her in person and wonderful stories told to me by Joe. (I am sure she had a few she could have told me about him, too.) God Bless all of you.
Fern Maray
August 11, 2008
In memory of my dear friend Helen. I have many good memories of our friendship through both grade school and high school. May you rest in peace. Fern Maray
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