Gladys E. Slipher

Gladys E. Slipher, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 9:40 PM. She was born in Millville on October 23, 1920 the daughter of Charles and Laura (Hawk) Listerman. Gladys was a 1938 graduate of Seven Mile High School and was employed as a rate clerk for Ohio Casualty for 23 years, retiring in 1980.

She is survived by three children, William "Butch" Slipher of Hamilton, Kaye (Tom) Maiden of Lompoc, California, and Robert (Maria) Reynolds of Deming, New Mexico; four grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry W. Slipher in 1978; five sisters; and one brother.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Neil Gabbard officiating. Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.