Paul Edward Slonaker, 56 of Richwood died Sunday evening, November 15, 2015 at Heartland of Marion following a lengthy illness. He was born February 11, 1959 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to the late Edward G. L. and Elinor (Unger) Slonaker. He was raised in Royersford, PA.
He was an active and dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church in Richwood where he served in various capacities over the years. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from North Adams State. Paul was a freelance writer and researcher. A lot of his research was done for grants he helped write, and for charities. He had worked as a transit cop in Philadelphia.
Paul enjoyed reading anything he could get his hands on and was a faithful patron of the Richwood-North Union Public Library. When he was able, he enjoyed hiking and just being outdoors, enjoying nature’s beauty. Paul was quite a story teller and enjoyed exchanging tales.
On February 12, 1990 he married the former Nancy C. “Nan” Whiton in the South Congregational Church in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and she survives in Richwood. He is also survived by two sisters, Susan (Tommy) Coughlin, Halifax, PA and Jill (Bill) Chendorain, Royersford, PA.
A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. The family is being assisted by Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton Street, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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