Melva Dorthea Sloane

Melva was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mae Smith Johnson. She is survived by her daughters Linda Sloane Blum (Jim) of Tampa and Susan Sloane Cerrato of Blairsville, Georgia; grandchildren, Jusin Cerrato (Erin) and Keri Cerrato (Rusty) both of Jacksonville, Florida; Megan Pineiro Gilmore (Mike) of Gig Harbor, Washinton; great grandchildren Keegan and Easton Robertson and Kennedy and Addyson Cerrato; sister Doris Greijack of Dawsonville Georgia and sister-in-law Peg Sloane of McKeesport, Pa and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harry R Sloane and sisters, Lois Jean Gleeson of New Port Richey, Florida and Thelma Mae Rossi of Ormond Beach, Florida.

Melva worked as an Accounts Payable Supervisor for many years at both J C Penny Company and Mease Hospital before she retired. She was an accomplished seamstress and crafter and loved presenting gifts of her handywork to friends and family. She will be missed by friends and family alike.