Elmer C. “Corky” Slack, Jr., 87, of Sheffield, PA, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 5, 2018, at Warren General Hospital. Born on July 31, 1930 in Sheffield, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer C. Slack, Sr., and Thelma Camp Slack.
Corky was employed for many years with National Forge. He was also employed as a Deputy Game Commissioner. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Sheffield United Methodist Church, Sheffield Rod and Gun Club, Warren Eagles and Sheffield Senior Center. Corky enjoyed hunting, fishing, especially at the Outer Banks, and gardening.
Corky is survived by his 3 children – Debbie Cowan of Corry, PA, Denise Jenkins of Virginia Beach, VA, David Slack of Sheffield, PA; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; 1 sister – Janet Elmquist a resident of the Rouse Home in Youngsville, PA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Corky was preceded in death by his wife, Valjean Rudolph Slack, whom he married on December 15, 1949, and who died on December 6, 2007; an infant son, David, and an infant daughter, Diane.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 22, 2018, at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA, with Rev. Terry A. Teluch officiating. Interment will be in Sheffield Cemetery.
Those wishing to place a memorial may do so to Paws Along The River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA, 16365, or to a charity of your choice. Email condolences may be sent by visiting
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a special guy and he will be missed. He’s with your Mom once again and that makes it a little bit easier to accept. God’s blessings to you all.
With love and prayers
Pam English Lucks and family
Deb, so sorry for the loss of your dad. So many childhood memories from Pratt St.
Prayers to your family,
Cathy Rodgers McCorrison
Denise, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Hold on to your memories.
Denise, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Deepest sympathy. Love, Maggie
Dear Denise, Debbie and David,
The loss of a loved one, especially a parent, turns our life upside down and breaks our heart. Our world changes. We all cope differently as we struggle to get through the loss; sometimes we cry, sometimes we smile, sometimes we laugh out loud remembering the good times. Ultimately, we all have to adjust to a world that has forever changed. Please know that as difficult as life is now, a broken heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and unconditional love of your Dad will be sealed inside each of you to comfort you for the rest of your life, until you see him again. Our family sends your family the grace of God to see you all through this difficult time.
Brenda and Terry Wilkening and family
So sorry for the passing of our sweet cousin Corky. Although we live far apart (Florida) we still kept in touch over the years especially my brother Carl Slack. He enjoyed talking sports with Corky.
With Deep Sympathy,
Carl Slack, Joanne & Jack Swain, Jane Slack Jowers and Jerry Slack Durham
I am writing this for my Dad. Carl Slack. Corky, buddy you will be missed. I will miss our calls about the cold weather in Penn and the hot weather in FL. But especially talking about old times and our mutual love of sports. Hey, I predict the Yanks going to the World Series this year. See you in Heaven, Sports fan. My love and sympathy to your family in Penn.