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NILES – It is with heavy hearts that the passing of Elizabeth H. Slusher, 73, devoted wife and mother, is announced. She chose to be at home with her family for her final days, and on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, her struggle was over and she died surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth was born Nov. 11, 1942, the daughter of Enoch and Helen Kuszyk Evinsky and was raised by her Baba, Michalina Kuszyk.
Elizabeth was a 1960 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She spent her entire life in Niles raising her two daughters while being employed full time at General Electric-Niles Glass.
A strong believer in the power of unions, she became the recording secretary for Local 751, a position to which she was elected for many years. Her work family lovingly called her “Mother,” even after her retirement.
She was an amazing cook and baker, skills which she used to show her friends and family her deep love for them. Many incredible summer weeks were spent with her family in one of her favorite places, Ocean City, Md.
Sorrowfully mourning her departing are her husband of 55 years, Sawyer Slusher Jr.; her two daughters, Vicki (Edward) Mishko and Kathy Haines; her grandchildren, Nicholas (Rebekah) Mishko, Rachel Mishko and her fiance Chris Thompson, and Chelsea Mishko; and her great-granddaughter, Sofie Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Joe, Steve and Peter Evinsky; two sisters, Kathryn and Rosie Evinsky; and beloved son-in-law, Lorie Haines.
Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Funeral services will immediately follow.
Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
Family and friends may light a candle, sign the guest book and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.
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