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Rachel H. “Rae” Slater

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 04, 2016

Rachel H. “Rae” Slater, age 87 of Liberty Boro., died February 3, 2016 at Senior Care Plaza in McKeesport. Born November 26, 1928 in Liberty Boro., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Thompson) Hyndman and beloved wife of Ed Slater for nearly 65 years, whom she married on February 17, 1951. Rae was a dedicated member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church for over 70 years. She devoted her time to the church having been the choir director, organist, youth director, Sunday school teacher, vacation bible school director, and clerk of session for 25 years. Rae also worked as a Pre-School teacher at Long Run Learning Center in White Oak.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Reese (Joni) Slater of Wheeling, WV; grandchildren, Andrew of Bloomington, IN, Scott, Carly, and Kristen Slater, of home. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Slater. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory, McKeesport on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with additional visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Liberty Presbyterian Church, 900 Elizabeth St., McKeesport, PA 15133. http://www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com/

Originally published February 04, 2016.

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