Valera (Brautigam) Slonkosky

VALERA SLONKOSKY, age 87 of Sidney, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12:10 PM at Fair Haven Shelby County Home. She was born on January 1, 1938, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond “Lowell” and Gleneva (Duckworth) Brautigam.

On April 7, 1956, Valera married Richard F. Slonkosky who survives along with their four children: Teresa Streacker of Findlay, Pamela (John) Huelskamp, Jacqueline (Tim) Everett, and Michael (Kit) Slonkosky all of Sidney, 17 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren with one on the way. She was preceded in death by daughter, Cynthia Huelskamp, son-in-law, Tony Streacker, grandson, Paul Anthony Streacker Jr., and brother, Robert Brautigam.

Valera was a homemaker and worked side by side with her husband on the farm while raising their five children. She was a past member of the Shelby County Historical Society, a 4-H advisor, and was very involved with Fairlawn School throughout the years. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home with Deacon Phil Myers officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorials to honor Valera may be made to Wilson Health Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cromesfh.com