Helen Joyce Slagle

Helen Joyce Slagle, 72 of North East, MD, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at home.

Born in Elkton, MD, on May 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kennard Blake, Jr. and Sara Jane (Alexander) Blake.

Joyce enjoyed knitting, visiting casinos, and was a member of North East United Methodist Church.

She was a Contract Negotiator, employed by A.P.G. before her retirement.

Survived by her husband: Bobby Slagle; niece: Jennifer Blake of Oxford, PA; great-nephew: Blake Mitchem; great-niece: Savannah Mitchem; stepdaughter: Moreen Altemus of Newark, DE; grandson: Cooper Altemus; and brother: Kenny Blake (Donna) Quarryville, PA.

Funeral service, conduct by Rev. Bert Jicha,  will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 11:00 am at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD. There will be a viewing one hour before the service.

Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD.