John A. Slaviero

	John A. Slaviero, 86, of Buckner, IL passed away January 16, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born June 26, 1915 in Superior, Wyoming,  son of Simion and Constance Slaviero. He married Olga Tatalovich and she preceded him in death  on June 24, 1996.
 Mr. Slaviero was retired from Freeman 3 Coal Mine. He was of the Catholic faith.
He is survived by  daughter, Elaine and Ron Huie of Christopher and son, Ron and Vicki Slaviero of Benton; grandchildren -  Ronell and Mike Karoski of West Frankfort, John and Jean Huie of Christopher, Kyle Bacon of Buckner and Amanda and Jim Garber of Morris, IL; great-grandchildren - Courtney and Tyler Huie of Christopher, Garrett Karoski of West Frankfort and Alexandria and Luke Garber of Morris; several nieces and nephews and one special nephew Rodney.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral home in Christopher with Father Brian Barker officiating.
Interment was at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.
Visitation was held Friday, January 18, after 3 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral home in Christopher.



