Hazel M. Slutz

Age 86, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar.  She was born in Dalton, a daughter of the late Ivan and Anna (Lehman) Gerber, and had been a Magnolia resident since 1954.  Hazel was a 1946 graduate of Dalton High School and a graduate of the Aultman School of Nursing.  She had been a registered Nurse at Carroll Health Care Center.  Hazel was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church and the Aultman Nurses Alumni Association, and enjoyed cooking and baking.  A brother, Clinton Gerber, preceded her in death.  Survived by her husband, Earl D. Slutz, with whom she celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 22nd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Manny Nieto, of East Canton, and June and Dave Sherwood, of Centerville, OH; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Janice Slutz, of Indianapolis, IN, James and Leslie Slutz, of Fairfax, VA, and Paul Slutz, of Huron, OH; one sister, Margaret Lindsay, of Massillon; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Clark and Phyllis Gerber, of Cleveland Heights, Byron and Lois Gerber, of Orrville, and Wallace Gerber, of Dalton;  12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Services will be held Wed. at 11 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Pastor Steven M. Smith officiating.  Interment in Magnolia Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Hazel's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44718.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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