New Wilmington resident Walter R. Slagle, 79, of Old Pulaski Rd, passed away on the evening of April 9, 2013 at Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Boggs Township, Armstrong County, PA on July 24, 1933 to the late Herbert and Hazel Austin Slagle. He married Margaret McMasters on July 24, 1970 who passed away on June 23, 1996. He retired from The Tavern after working for 30 years as a chef. He was an avid gardener who loved the outdoors and cooking. Walter is survived by his son Chris Slagle and wife Jennifer of Solon, OH, three brothers, Herbert “Carl” Slagle; Harold “Butch” Slagle; and Robert “Bob” Slagle, sister Ruth Eckman, and a step-granddaughter Emma. Along with his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his brother Charles “Bud” Slagle and sister Pauline Hankey. Visitation hours will be held on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 4pm at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Dennis Bupp. A private entombment will be held at Castleview Memorial Gardens.
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Walter Slagle
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