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Dorothy Slessman Obituary

Dorothy Jeannine "Corky" Slessman

Sep 29, 1929 - Jan 7, 2023

Willard

Dorothy Jeanine "Corky" Slessman, 93, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.

She was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Willard, to the late Fred and Dorothy (Troup) Voight. Her loving husband, Cloyce Slessman, preceded her in death Oct. 10, 2004.

Corky is survived by her children, Neil (Karen) Slessman, James (Rita) Slessman, Rebecca (Anthony) Marrone, and Amy Slessman; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Donald Voight; daughter, Catherine Coleman; and son, John Slessman.

Corky was a librarian and worked at Willard Elevator prior to marrying Cloyce. She loved baking and was a long-time Weight Watchers member.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be gifted to New Haven Methodist Church.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, until the time of Corky's funeral at 3 p.m. at New Haven Methodist Church, 2644 Prairie St., New Haven, Ohio, 44850.

Hanneman Funeral Homes is honored to serve Corky's family and encourage those to share a fond memory or condolence by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2023.

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Brandon A Lindsay

January 11, 2023

Amy and her family,

A prayer is all I have offer, a prayer is what seems right, A prayer for the time after is what I have for you, After, it starts a new, days of wanting to, DAYS OF special moments , special days of life,Prayer for strength to get through those days, hours , years, prayer for sight to see back when and not losing those funny times when,prayer for you to feel peace with your mothers peace, prayer for family to bring strength an togetherness,
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