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Elaine Slaymaker, 72

November 7, 1949 - September 17, 2022

Elaine Slaymaker, 72, passed away at her Lancaster, PA, home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Arlene (Frymyer) Erb.

Elaine was a member of Grace Community Church in Willow Street.

Surviving Elaine are her two sons, Ryan M. Pennington of Lancaster, PA, and Keith A. Pennington of Columbus, OH; two granddaughters, Kathryn I. Pennington of Columbus, OH, and Shayla M. Pennington of Ashburn, VA; two great grandchildren, Troy Boyd and Jazzella Browning of Columbus, OH; and her brother Dale Erb of Lancaster, PA.

In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her son, Troy M. Pennington and her siblings, Robert Erb, Jean Fisher, and Donald Erb.

Elaine’s family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM, followed by the funeral at 11 AM, with Rev. Mike Sigmund officiating, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Grace Community Church, 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street, PA 17584. Interment will be in Bethesda United Methodist Cemetery, Holtwood, PA.

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December 17, 2022

OMG.  I JUST CALLED HER TO DO SOME CATCHING UP AND WISH HER A MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUT THE CALL WOULDN’T GO THRU. Now I know why.  I am so sad.I met Elaine thru Liz when you all lived in Pequea.  We’ve been thru many rough times together. Will miss her greatly ! You don’t know me, but may have heard my name, Pat Marks from The Travelodge in Lancaster.  God Bless!!

September 27, 2022

Elaine was a wonderful friend to me and my family.  She always made me laugh. And no matter where we were you know for certain she’d make you smile! She will be miss greatly!  Keep her in yohr hearts guys…cause you know she is!

September 21, 2022

Ryan , Keith and Dale
I am deeply sorry for your loss
Sending my thoughts and prayers
(I know Keith and Ryan you do not know me but Dale does )
My since Condolences
love 
Michele Erb

Visitation
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grace Community Church
212 Peach Bottom Road
Willow Street, PA 17584
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11:00 AM
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Willow Street, PA 17584
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