Judith Frantz Sloden, 81

April 23, 2025

Judith Frantz Sloden, 81, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Herr) Frantz. She was the loving wife of Charles Sloden with whom she shared over 51 years of marriage. After their first date, she told her mother she would marry him, and he certainly was the love of her life.

She was a registered nurse for 48 years, graduating from the York Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. She worked at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital as an emergency department nurse for 17 years. She met her best friend and husband at St. Joe’s and maintained nursing school and co-worker friendships until her death. She then worked at the former Lancaster Surgery Center for 25 years, staying so long because the people were true friends and a support system for each other. She frequently gave anonymously to those who needed extra help, but the way she most often expressed love and caring was by cooking for others.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters: Jennifer L. Sloden of Henryville, PA, and Melissa S. McMurtrie wife of William of Lancaster. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Harry, Charlie, Grace, Evelyn, and her sister, Jeanne Reichert of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Frantz.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA. Interment will be private in Conestoga Memorial Park. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Judith’s memory may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602.