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M. Jane Slack, of Lamar, went into God's loving arms on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Divine Providence Hospital (The Gatehouse) in Williamsport. She was 91.
Born Oct. 4, 1933, in Coburn, Jane was a daughter of the late Paul K. and Mary M. (Braucht) Rachau. She was a 1951 graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School.
On Oct. 6, 1951, she married Nevin R. Slack, who preceded her in death on June 30, 2008.
In her early years, Jane was a housewife and later worked at Gettig Pharmaceutical in Spring Mills.
She was a faithful member of the Clintondale United Methodist Church where she was active in the church's card ministry. She was also involved with the Prayer Shawl group, which supplied shawls and lap robes to shut-ins, hospitals and nursing homes.
Jane and Nevin were involved with the Nittany Farm Museum and the Nittany Antique Machinery Association. They also loved to attend public auctions and tractor pulling events.
Jane is survived by two sons, Louis "Herb" Slack (Lorrie), of Spring Mills, and Michael Slack (Gwen), of Millheim; a daughter, Linda Pietzsch (Charles), of Sumter, S.C.; a brother, Robert W. Rachau (Joyce), of Spring Mills; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Ann Williams (J.R.), of Bellefonte, and Debra Redin (Mike), of Centre Hall; and a brother-in-law, Harold Slack (Christa), of York.
Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Isaac Slack (Mara), Elliot Slack (Melanie), Michael Slack (Chris), Michelle Wagner (Ryan), Matthew Bartley (Suzanne), Matt Pietzsch (Jess), Heather Beauchamp (Doug), and Erika Romanski (Frank); and 16 great-grandchildren, Kristopher Wagner (Shannon), Casper Wagner (Bea White-Ramirez), Jeb Wagner (Lakyn), Griffin and Nora Slack, Madeline Bartley, Colin Bartley (Elizabeth), Dekker and Macy Pietzsch, Chloe and Gabrielle Beauchamp, Amelia and Fredrik Romanski, Preston Slack and Kiera and Leah Kelly; and two great-great-grandchildren, Kalani and Kyla Kelly.
In addition to her husband, Jane was preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence D. Rachau; and one granddaughter, Tess Schreffler.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim.
The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dan Christopher officiating. Jane will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Millheim.
Contributions in memory of Jane may be given to Steven R. Neff Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stevenrnefffuneralhome.com.