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Carmela J. “Millie” Sloane, 99

July 26, 2023

Carmela J. “Millie” Sloane, age 99, of Lancaster passed away on July 26, 2023. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Lucciola) Pelosi.

After graduating from Dickinson High School in Jersey City, Millie went on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree from Montclair State Teachers College and taught for two years. On August 31, 1946, she married Leonard S. Sloane. Following his college graduation in 1949, the couple moved to Lancaster where Millie became a devoted homemaker and mother. The loving union lasted for 70 years until his death in 2016.

Millie was a faithful parishioner of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was a past president of the League of Women Voters of Lancaster. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing bridge, completing crossword puzzles, sewing, and knitting.

Millie is survived by her daughters, Mary Jean Liller (Philip) of Lancaster and Ellen Sloane (Richard Wirth) of Lancaster; 5 grandchildren: Christopher Liller (Sabrina), Joseph Liller (Carolyn), Anna Geller (Joshua), Joel Knutson (Maheva), and Paul Knutson; 9 great grandchildren, one sister: Lucille Delano (George) and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Millie was preceded in death by her brother, Felice Pelosi.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 10am to 11am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am. Interment will be held at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate.

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September 06, 2023

Mary Jean and Ellen I was sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I loved spending time with her and we shared some funny moments together. I won’t ever forget her trying to teach me how to knit her way. She will surely be missed. I kept tabs on her through Megan. May God Bless you and your family.
Robin Ritchey

August 05, 2023

I feel so honored to have gotten to know Millie through my regular Church related visits to bring Holy Communion to Millie. I always looked forward our interesting conversations that we all had. During this time I met and became close friends with her daughter Ellen and her husband, Richard . This made Millie very happy. I am so grateful that I had these wonderful times with her. I will always remember her and our specials time together.
fondly ,
Eleanor Nuffort

August 02, 2023

Mary Jean, sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My condolences to you and family.
Linda Conyers

August 02, 2023

We were so sorry to hear of Millie’s passing. We have not been in contact in some time but she has been our thoughts. LIFE has intervened. I am not sure that we will make the service on Saturday but send our sincere condolences. Jim fell on July 25 and broke his pelvis and has been in the hospital since then so my plans are day to-day. Know that she will be remembered . Heartfelt wishes to all at this time. Jim & Emma Irvin

August 01, 2023

We didn’t know Millie long but she was a wonderful room mate for my mom at the nursing home. My mom is Mary Jane.

July 30, 2023

Mary Jean and family, so sorry to read about the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person.
Bill McNickle

Visitation: Saturday, August 05, 2023; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd.; Lancaster, PA 17601
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Services: Saturday, August 05, 2023; 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd.; Lancaster, PA 17601
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