Jerome "Jerry" Joseph Slavka

Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Slavka, 82, of Washington died October 18, 2020 in UPMC -Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born October 3, 1938 in Ford City, to Joseph and Grace Podesta Slavka. He graduated from Ford City High School and worked for Jessop Steel /ATI Allegheny Ludlum for 26 years. Jerome was Honorably Discharged from the Army National Guard in 1965 after 6 years of service. He was a member of the Canonsburg Sportsmen’s Club and Brooke County Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed trap shooting, target shooting, hunting, fishing, and loved shooting with his boys. On July 8, 1963 Jerry married Donna Slavka, who survives. Jerry leaves behind two sons: Eric J. (Tiffany) Slavka and Sean S. Slavka both of Washington He was a loving grandfather to grandchildren: Steven, Matthew, Caitlin, Jeffrey, Rachel, and Cassidy Slavka and great-grandchildren: Ava Marie, Aaron James, Rylee Kay, and Waylon Levi. Also surviving is a brother Dennis Slavka, numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Jerry is predeceased by brother Gary Slavka and Sister-in-law Barbara Slavka. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all services will be held privately at the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com