Barbara A. Slonaker, 71, of Schnecksville, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died May 30, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

She and her husband, Francis E. Slonaker, were married 50 years.

Born April 16, 1949, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Stephen F. Grill, Jr. and June I. (Rhoads) Grill.

She was a medical technician at Parkland Family Health Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital for a total of 47 years before retiring in 2016.

A member of the Lutheran congregation of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, Allentown, she lovingly donated her time as a cafeteria volunteer at Covenant Christian Academy for the last seven years, where she shared her love of cooking and desire to help others.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandson and teaching him the joys of the culinary arts.

She was extremely knowledgeable in the medical profession and many people sought her advice and guidance.

Her strength, courage, and determination was greatly admired and will be missed by all of her family and friends.

She was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind everlasting memories that will always be treasured.

She will be dearly missed by her devoted husband; proud daughters Patricia A. Walters and her husband, Jon, of Allentown, Amy Rau and her husband, Andrew, of Catasauqua; cherished grandson, Colby K. Rau; sisters Joan E. Stettler of Topton and Janice E. Ettl of Wescosville.

A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. June 6, 2020, at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Cemetery, 3440 Devonshire Road, Allentown, with Pastor Philip Miller officiating. There will be no calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Christian Academy c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.