Mrs. Hattie Overmier Slater was born Nov. 19, 1871, in Washington Township, .Henry County, O., a daughter of Samuel and Mary Kessler Overmier, and departed this life July 5, 1956 at the Masonic Home for the Aged in Springfield, O.

She was united in marriage with George Slater on June 24, 1894, and had just recently observed their 62nd wedding anniversary. To the union was born one son, Faye, of Washington, D.C.

For 11 years they lived in Massilon, O., where they were members of the Presbyterian Church; then for 42 years they lived in Toledo where she had been a member of the Methodist Church.

Due to a fail four years ago she suffered a fractured hip and after spending several weeks in the hospital and convalescent homes she was transferred to the Masonic Home at Springfield.

Surviving besides the companion of these many years and the son, Faye, is one brother, Arthur Overmier, of Toledo; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted July 7 at 2 o’clock from the Walter Funeral Home with Rev. David L, Eichar officiating. Burial was in Young’s Cemetery.