Eleanor “Ellie” Slavin, 94

November 23, 2024

Eleanor “Ellie” Slavin, 94, of Manheim Township, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at home. Born May 22, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Sarah (O’Donnell) Schilling. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Slavin, who passed away in 2016.

Eleanor “Ellie” was a graduate of Hallahan High School in Philadelphia, PA.

Eleanor “Ellie” was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was a devoted and loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Eleanor “Ellie” is survived by six children: Christine Slavin, wife of Joseph Carter of Glenside, Marie Elena (Slavin) Schroth, wife of Walter Of Chester Springs, Lisa Ann (Slavin) Dusablon, wife of Ronald of Strasburg, Donald L. Jr., husband of Pamela (Good) Slavin of Lancaster, Daniel E., husband of Evelyn (Songco) Slavin, and Joseph A., husband of Sarah (Falkenburg) Slavin of Broomfield, CO. She is also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and fifty-six great-grandchildren and by one sister, Bernice Cunningham, of Chester Springs, PA. She is preceded in death by six siblings.

Visitations will be held on the morning of Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 10-11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E.Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA , followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev Daniel Powell as Celebrant. Interment will be private at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Eleanor’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.