Obituary of Paul J. Slifer

Paul J. Slifer  

Paul J. Slifer, 77, of Collegeville, PA passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Paul was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa on December 27, 1941, the son of the late Harvey James and the late Pauline S. (Gardocki) Slifer. Paul grew up in Conshohocken, Pa and resided there for many years, more recently he lived in Collegeville, Pa where he resided for the past 25 years with his wife Patti.

Paul was a proud Marine and served as a Lance Corporal. He worked at the Lee Tire Company as a Tire Fabricator and Shop Steward.  He later worked with Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church of Strafford, Pa as their Sexton and Maintenance Manager.

Paul was an avid classic car enthusiast, he could often be found attending and displaying his classic cars at various car shows. He was a member of the Cadillac Club and The Liberty Bell Region Vintage Chevrolet Car Club of America. He had a love of square dancing and was also a member of the Clay Figures Performing Square Dance Group.  

He leaves behind his beloved wife Patricia (Poplars) Larkin Slifer.

He is also survived by his daughter Donna (& Michael) Graham of Conshohocken, Step Daughter Suellen Kramer of East Greenville, Step Son Christian Larkin of Quakertown, Step Son Alexander Larkin of Collegeville, his Grandchildren Nicole Graham, Michael Graham & Andrew Graham, Step Grandchildren Erika (& James) Sprigg, Andrew Kramer, Liz DiGirolamo & Allison Larkin, Step Great Granddaughter Lillian Sprigg.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Donald L. Slifer.

His Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM from St. Eleanor's Roman Catholic Church, 647 Locust Street, Collegeville, PA.

Friends may call on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the church. 

Interment will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Norriton, PA.  

Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to: Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, 701 Locust Street, Collegeville, PA 19426.

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, Pa 19426, 610-489-7900, msrfh.com