Loving wife, mother, and grandmother, was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Elaine was preceded by her parents, Charles Slater and Mildred (Jindra) Slater. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael J. Voinovich; children Karen (Tom Moore), Ellen (Matt Matisko), and Michael C. (Kristin); grandchildren Allison, Matthew, Michael, Ben, and Lauren.
Elaine grew up on Cleveland’s west side. She was valedictorian in her graduating class at Saint Joseph Academy. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from John Carroll University, being one of the first women to receive a degree from JCU when it was still an all-male school (women were allowed to take night classes, and only with special permission). Elaine always considered herself a “Carroll Man.” After marrying Mike, they lived on Cleveland’s east side, later moving to a home in Fairview Park, where they lived together over 50 years, and raised three children.
Elaine used her math degree to help numerous students over the years in elementary, secondary and college levels, as a math tutor. She was also, for 26 years, treasurer of Birthright of Cleveland. Elaine served as president of the Fairview Park Junior Women’s Club. She loved to play bridge, playing in several bridge groups. Elaine was an accomplished pianist, and in later years, took up the violin. She was an active member of St. Angela Merici Parish for over 50 years, serving on numerous committees, and for many years, she scheduled Ministers to bring the Eucharist to the homebound.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 10, at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 20820 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, from 3-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, October 11, at Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church, 20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Valley City.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Elaine’s name may be made to Birthright of Cleveland.
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