Verna L. Slater, 75, previously of Mt. Jewett, passed away Saturday (June 13) in the Sena Kean Manor.  She was born Aug. 9, 1950 in Marienville, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruby Stahlman.  She married Bruce S. Slater on Nov. 2, 1968.  They shared 52 years together before his passing in 2020.

She retired from Sena Kean Manor, where she worked for over 30 years in housekeeping and laundry services.  Verna enjoyed camping with her family, crafting, reading, and puzzles.

She is survived by Two daughters, Laurie (Tom Miller) Slater of Lewis Run, and Maria (Sergei) Swanson of Bradford; two sons, Bruce R. Slater of Mt. Jewett and Shannon Boyd of Apoka, FL; three sisters Bonnie Jefferds of Mt. Jewett, Ella “Kittie” Tobin of Olean and Anna Wood of Olean; eleven grandchildren, Kiersten Slater, Eddie Slater, Bryce Slater, Morgan Slater, Hailey Slater, Sidney Slater, Anthony Bonini, Dillon Mika, Madison, Tyler and Breanna Boyd; six great-grandchildren, Kensly Wolff, Azrael Stefini, Nova Slater, Alivia Myers, Bryson Slater and Aston Gifford and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter Tanya Boyd and seven sisters.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a future date and will be announced.

Memorial donations may be made to Sena Kean Manor, 17083 Smethport, PA 16749 or the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glennwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences can be expressed at cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.