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Etta Jane (Myers) Slovak, 83 of Shippensburg, PA passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Her long journey of Parkinson’s dementia is over, and she is at peace with her loved ones in heaven.
She was born on April 6, 1943, in Hanover, PA. She was the youngest of 13 and the last living child of Beulah E. and John Russel Myers who proceeded her in death.
She is survived by her husband; Peter Paul Slovak III They celebrated their 19th anniversary in August. He faithfully was at her side throughout her illness.
She is survived by her 3 children
Thomas Charles Becker and wife Rita, their children Corey, Alexis and Chad and 13 grandchildren, Barbara Ann (Becker) LeBlanc and husband John - children Stephanie and Ariel and 4 grandchildren, Russell Levere Becker and wife Caroline and their children Candace and Paige and 2 grandchildren.
Jane loved crocheting and took great joy in decorating her home for every holiday. She also enjoyed preparing cherished family recipes passed down to her by her mother, keeping treasured family traditions alive.
Prior to her illness, Jane volunteered at the Shippensburg Produce Outreach and helped with missionary efforts at her church. She was a member of the of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jane was very patriotic and held a profound love for her country. She took great pride in the military service of her sons and brothers, honoring their dedication to serving our nation.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 50 Ragged Edge Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. A viewing will be held at the church prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 am. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 725 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA 17331.
The family expresses deep gratitude for her care by the caring staff at the Shippensburg rehabilitation and Health center and Residential Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s research at www.parkinsons.org or give.michaeljfox.org or to the General missionary fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. C/O Bishop Adam Powell, 7052 Olde Scotland Rd. Shippensburg PA 17257-8776
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