Paul E. VanSlyke

Paul E. VanSlyke, 60, of Oil City, PA.  (Henry’s Bend) passed away Thursday April 25, 2024 at his home after an extended illness.

                Born July 30, 1963 in Meadville, PA., he was the son of Mary Kay Erich Beers and the late Paul H. VanSlyke.

Paul was a graduate of Cranberry High School.

He was married on Sept. 18, 2010 to the former Jill E. Carbaugh and she survives.

Paul had worked as a mechanic for Cranberry Twp. , for many years.

He enjoyed hunting,  and working with boats and cars  (anything mechanical).

Paul also  enjoyed tinkering around and had several inventions.

He loved Henry’s Bend and enjoyed helping his fellow neighbors and his infectious laugh will be missed by many.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother and step father.

Mary Kay Beers and her husband Don of Seneca

A brother

Howard VanSlyke and his wife Dee of Oil City

6 stepchildren

Missy Roberts of Oil City

Theresa O’Neil and her husband Rob of Wattsburg

Nicole Roberts of Oil City

Brook Roberts of Oil City

Sara Moyer of Warren

Winifred Botelho of Reston, VA.

13 step grandchildren also survive as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by an uncle

Harold Erich and his wife Joni of Franklin

two aunts

Regina Brown and her husband John of FL.

Lucy Courson of Meadville

There will be no viewing or visitation.

A Celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

The Reinsel Funeral Home Is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation. P.O. Box 108 Franklin, PA. 16323

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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