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Jean Evelyn Sleva, 89, of Slaughter Beach, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Milford. Jean was born in Dover, DE the daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Crist) Clough. She worked at General Foods for many years before retiring. She was a member of both the Milford and Harrington Moose Lodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a step-daughter Linda Fletcher Blyth, 2 brothers Watson Clough and Mickey Clough; and a sister Dorothy Yearsley.
She is survived by her husband Robert Kenneth Sleva; son Kenny Miller (JoAnn), daughter Janneka Kiser; step son Robert Sleva and step daughter Diane Lynch (Greg); 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Jean's Life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.
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Delaware Hospice
100 Patriots Way, Miford DE 19963
Tel: 1-302-856-7728