August 1, 1920
May 1, 2002
Arlene Wenger Slabach
Arlene W. Slabach, 81, of 12 East Main Street, Brownstown, Lancaster County, died Wednesday evening at 9:50 PM in the Ephrata Community Hospital where she was a patient for the past 11 weeks. Born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Ira G., Sr., and Emma (Foltz) Wenger, and was the wife of C. Franklin Slabach for 61 years on May 27, 2001. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ of Hellers, Lancaster. Arlene retired in 1982 after 32 years with the former Shorenson & Co., Brownstown. Following retirement she joined her husband in operating their business, The Brownstown Restaurant, until they sold it in 1987. She was a member of Cloister Chapter #406 Order of Eastern Star, Ephrata; was on the board of directors of the Young at Heart Seniors, Brownstown; and was an avid bowler. Surviving in addition to her husband is a daughter, Kathleen D., married to Ronald Roseman, Taylorsville, NC; and a son, C. Dean, married to Martha (Leonard) Slabach, Lexington, NC; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Short, Los Angeles, CA. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, Bertha Stief and Clara Buch, and 2 brothers, Ira G. Wenger, Jr., and Isaac Wenger.
Arlene's services will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at 11:00 AM from Salem United Church of Christ of Hellers, Lancaster. Burial in Brownstown Cemetery, West Earl Township, PA. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the church on Tuesday with a service of farewell conducted by Cloister Chapter #406 Order of Eastern Star, Ephrata, at 9:30 AM.
If
desired, contributions may be sent in Arlene’s memory to
Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125, Lancaster,
PA 17604-4125.
The family is being served by Good Funeral Home &
Cremation Centre, Inc. of Reamstown.