John C. Slimick
John C. Slimick, 74, of 42 Lawrence Ave., passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born November 12, 1940 in Franklin, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Croover) Slimick.
On September 1, 1962 at Charlottesville, VA he married Claire (Repass) Slimick who survives.
He graduated from High School in Charleston, WV in 1958. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The University of Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He received his Masters of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University in 1969.
He worked for a time for AeroJet in Sacramento, CA. After finishing graduate school, he worked in Silicon Valley for several years and also at Bell Labs in New Jersey. He switched careers and began teaching at Salem College in WV for a few years until moving to Bradford in 1983, where he taught computer science at The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford until his retirement in 2014. During his tenure at UPB, he developed the Computer Science Curriculum from a 2 year program into a 4 year degree.
He was a member and former Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Chapter of The American Association of University Professors as well as the I.E.E.E.
He was also a member of Church of the Ascension, where he volunteered for the Thursday Soup Lunch and The Second Harvest Food Drive and was a founding member of the Saturday evening service at the Wick Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Wes (Julie) Slimick; two grandchildren, Lauren Slimick and Sean Slimick, all of San Jose, CA. and a brother, J.R. Axtell, of Beaver Falls
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Friends are invited to call from 4-5 PM, Monday, October 5, 2015 in The Church of the Ascension, where funeral services will be held with Rev. Stacey Fussell, Rector officiating. Committal services and interment will follow the service in the church columbarium.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to The Bradford Area Public Library; The Hanley Library at The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford or Church of Ascension Food Ministry.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
Just heard about the passing of John. He was my professor/advisor from 30 years ago. but when in town, I would try to stop by or just exchange emails. To this day, I will recant stories or some of his jokes from back in the day. He will be truly missed.
— Mark Marcellin
Surely a pillar of UPB. He led us all into the computer age, soothed early frustrations, and kept his cool. Goodbye, John.
— Pat Bianco
An incredible teacher and man. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you.
— Tom Yalty
John was one of my favorite professors at UPB. He taught me about computers but also introduced me to TS Elliot and Bach's cantatas for which I will always be grateful.
— Jennifer Morris
John was a wonderful man and a good friend. RIP, John. You will be well-remembered and greatly missed.
— Michele Angevine Zapel
Goodbye, John. I'll never forget our glee when drives hit a dollar a megabyte.
— Joel Gravitz
Mr. Slimick was one of the first people I met at Pitt Bradford. He will be missed.
— Chris Proctor
Professor Slimick was my freshman seminar teacher, and made the class a real treat. Two years later, and he'd still talk to me every time he saw me, and by the CTM. A really nice guy, intelligent and well informed. UPB has truly lost a part of its soul. He'll be missed by everyone who knew him.
— Aarron Dixon
My sincerest condolences to to Mr. Slimick's family. I was one of his students from UPB. He had such a lasting impact on my life. I considered him a mentor and am forever grateful that he was a part of my life.
— Kim Mann
John was such a nice, good man. I enjoyed our talks. As a new faculty member, he would often check in to make sure all was well. We always seemed to be in Tops at the same time, and would talk at length. He was a smart, honest person. There aren't enough like him.
— Reece Wilson
My condolences to John's family on the loss of their dear husband, father, and grandfather. John was a loyal and faithful friend and colleague for the 16 years I worked with him at Pitt-Bradford.
— Elizabeth Batu
John was a good friend to me during my time at Pitt-Bradford. We will all miss him.
— Paul Pival
Mr. Slimick had a profound impact on my career in IT for the last 31 years. He was a man who did not just teach technology, but rather taught me how to think. He taught me how to approach a problem and use technology as a tool. I am proud to have been one of his students and will remember him always.
— Jim Alter
John was one of my favorite professors. He not only provided me with hours of guidance, but did so with humor and wit. He will be fondly remembered, forever respected, and deeply missed.
— Chris Leonard
I met John at several meetings of the PA-AAUP. He was thoughtful, personable, and a dedicated champion of faculty rights. So sorry to lose him.
Carol Schwanger, Alvernia University
— Carol N. Schwanger
Wes, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father
— Barron Wesenberg
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. John always spoke with great humility and was a great source of information for his students and peers. Rest in Peace, John.
— Barb Pedersen
John was one of the "good guys." He was a good friend and sage colleague. John will be missed.
— Bob Dilks
Professor Slimick was my advisor and a constant friend for the past 15 years. He will be greatly missed by many, and I'll think of him often, as he helped me in many ways.
— Jeremy Callinan
I remember John as a kind and caring colleague, willing to fight for the underdog. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— John Lyon
My condolences and prayers and thoughts are with the family.
— Robert Ortega
John was a very good friend. He was a scholar and a gentleman. I will miss him and our talks, and I am sad that the book that he started to write will not be finished by his hands.
— James Baldwin