David A. Sloat, 54

October 09, 2016

David A. Sloat, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer..
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Robert C. and Gladys M. Randall Sloat of Lancaster, and had been the longtime companion of Debra Boozer of Lancaster.
David was employed by RR Donnelly for 28 years, working as a bindery machine operator.
He was serving as the current Commander of the Sons of Veterans of American Legion Post 34 in Lancaster.
David was a 1980 graduate of Hempfield High School and had attended Penn State-York campus.
He enjoyed music and playing guitar, astronomy and star gazing plus radio-controlled cars. He was a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was interested in the Wolf Sanctuary of PA in Lititz. He also enjoyed target shooting with rifles.
In addition to his parents and companion, he is survived by his twin daughters: Kendra and Jasmine Sloat, and his siblings: Glenna married to Scott Wise of Lancaster, Craig R. married to Gay Sloat of Landisville, and Karen wife of Steve Laniewicz.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of David’s life at the American Legion Post 34, 1388 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 on Monday, October 17, 2016, beginning at 6PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in David’s memory to the American Legion Post 34 at the above address, the Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Rd., Lititz, PA 17543, or to the PA Wounded Warriors, 117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.