Elynne J. Slater

Andover, Ohio – Elynne J. Slater, age 79, died on Monday, May 18, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center in Youngstown, Ohio. She was born on July 4, 1935, in Ashtabula, Ohio, a daughter of Beulah Sarah (Fobes) and Elwyn John Kinleyside. Elynne was a 1953 graduate of Andover High School and attended Kent State University for two years. She worked for the Pymatuning Valley School System for more than twenty-seven years, serving as school district Treasurer for the majority of her career. On April 4, 1981, she married Richard S. Slater. Elynne attended the United Methodist Church, was a board member of the Andover Public Library, as well as serving on the Country Neighbor Board of Directors. When she was able, she enjoyed playing the organ, attending live performances, an occasional Saturday afternoon auction with Dick, and reading. Elynne loved entertaining in her home and was a gracious hostess. She most enjoyed being around people, especially those that were close to her heart, her family. Grandma very much enjoyed her grandchildren and treasured the time spent with them, whether it was beating everyone at game of Scrabble or fishing in the pond on the family farm. Elynne is preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Alisha Elynne Miranda and a step granddaughter, Regina Joann Miranda Robles. Survivors include her husband of thirty-four years, Richard S. Slater of Andover, Ohio; four children, Jacelynne J. (Arthur) Miranda of Andover, Ohio, Douglas Shilling of Wayne, Ohio, Mary (Michael) McNeilly of Mooresville, North Carolina, and Susan (Larry) Bayer of Hagerstown, Maryland; six grandchildren, Anissa, Tracy (Sandy), Art Jr. (Melissa), Steven (Melissa), Austin and Julie (DJ), and twelve great-grandchildren. A celebration of Elynne’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, 181 South Main Street, Andover, Ohio. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect Street, Andover, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andover Public Library or Country Neighbor. An online guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Visitation

Friday, May 22 2015
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003

Service

Saturday, May 23 2015
10:00 AM

First United Methodist Church of Andover
181 S. Main St.
Andover OH 44003