Lena Slimmer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lena (Tesoroni) Slimmer, age 64 of Millville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, early on Wednesday morning, January 5, 2022 at Inspira Medical Center in Elmer. Born and raised in Millville to the late Robert and Jean (Keen) Tesoroni, Lena graduated from Millville High School, Class of 1975. She went on to attend Cumberland County College to further her education. Lena worked many jobs over the years in management while raising her family. Some of her favorite things to do included, trips to Ocean City Beaches and trips to Atlantic City Casinos. Above all, Lena treasured her time spent with her family. Lena will be sadly missed by her daughter Melanie Yearicks and husband David of Millville; three sons, Donald Slimmer and wife Jeanette of Gettysburg, PA, Derek Slimmer and wife Jamie of Millville, and Dwayne Slimmer and girlfriend Melissa Novack of Vineland; twin brother David Tesoroni and wife Stephanie of Florida; brother Robert Tesoroni and wife Rose of Millville; three sisters, Jackie Paynter and husband Tom of Port Elizabeth, Carol Weaver and husband Ed of Millville, and Gloria Berry; nine grandchildren, Eric Henry and wife Katelyn, Cassidy Yearicks, Logan and Hannah Slimmer, Alicia, Samantha and Natasha Slimmer, Damen and Dylan Slimmer; one great grandson Braxton Ruiz; and her three loving cats Chloe, Smokey, and Bandit. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law Herb Berry. Funeral Services for Lena will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Christy Funeral Home, Millville. Memorial contributions in loving memory of Lena may be made to the Animal Friends Foundation, Inc. 1370 South Main Road #138, Vineland, NJ 08360 or at the website: http://www.animalfriendsfoundation.com/donate-1.html. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Lena Slimmer may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Lena Slimmer

January 14, 1957 - January 5, 2022