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Janet Louise Slack

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 22, 2026

Janet Louise Slack, age 80 formerly of Penns Woods, North Huntingdon passed away February 17, 2026, at her home in Olympia, Washington. She was born May 31, 1945, in McKeesport, the daughter of the late William Schoy and Marion Schoy Velter.  She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed playing piano, handbells, and singing with the Church Choirs.  She also enjoyed travel, working in her garden, reading, and spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Amongst other positions, Janet notably worked as a physical therapy assistant at Caritas Christi Motherhouse for the retired sisters of charity at Seton Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Slack III. In addition to her son David Slack and daughter in law Christine Slack with whom she resided. She is survived by her daughter Johanna Louise Rae, sisters in law, Carol Schoy and Sally Schoy, and her four beloved grandchildren, Kane Rae, Leah Brisbane, Rachel Rae, and Nate Rae. Friends and Family will gather from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A service will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home followed by a celebration of life wake at Moments Event Hall located on the funeral home premises. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

Originally published February 22, 2026.

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