Donald “Don” L. Slavin, 85

December 18, 2016

Donald “Don” L. Slavin, 85, of Manheim Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Lancashire Hall. Born July 29, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Weiman) Slavin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eleanor “Ellie” D. (Schilling) Slavin.

Don was a graduate of North East Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA.

He was employed by Penn Lighting Corporation in their sales department.

Don was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and sang in their choir. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of Meadia Heights Golf Club in Lancaster. Don will most notably be remembered for always encouraging his wife and children to be their own individuals; letting them be who they are was immensely important to Don.

In addition to his wife, Don is survived by six children: Christine Slavin, wife of Joseph Carter of Glenside, Marie Elena (Slavin) Schroth, wife of Walter of Chester Springs, Lisa Ann (Slavin) Dusablon, wife of Ronald of Strasburg, Donald L. Jr., husband of Pamela (Good) Slavin of Lancaster, Daniel E. of Lancaster, and Joseph A., husband of Sarah (Faulkenburg) Slavin of Frederick, CO. Four siblings, Samuel Slavin of Toms River, NJ, Frances (Slavin) Carreras of West Chester, PA, Rosemary (Slavin) Hilton of Somers Point, NJ, and Anne (Slavin) O’Brien of Medford, NJ. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his siblings Edward, Thomas, and Moira (Slavin) LaFitte.

Relatives and friends are invited to two visitations held at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike on the evening of Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm and Friday morning, January 6 from 8:00am-9:15am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 at 10AM January 6, 2017 with The Rev. Leo Goodman III as Celebrant. Interment will be private at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Malvern Retreat House, 315 S Warren Ave, Malvern, PA 19355, or Amigos de Jesus, Honduras Orphanage, 126 Woodland Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355.