Lyle R.

SLINGERLAND

Lyle R. SLINGERLAND, 99, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in his home. 

Born August 7, 1927, in Andrews Settlement, PA, he was the son of Harvey A. and Edith Louise Pomeroy Slingerland. On October 14, 1950, in Kane, PA, he married Elizabeth I. “Betty” Freeman, who predeceased him on February 6, 2019. 

A graduate of Andrews Settlement School, he earned an AE degree from Alfred State College in 1973. Lyle and his wife resided in Wellsville since 1966. He was employed by PennDOT as a surveyor, retired from Air-Preheater in Wellsville, and later worked at Martin Marietta Materials in Florida and Hi-Tech in Alfred. Lyle was a member of University Lodge #230 F&AM in Almond. He was a private pilot and loved to fly his group’s Cessna. 

Surviving are: two daughters, Rebecca (Gary) Messing of State College, PA and Kristine Slingerland of Wellsville; five grandchildren, Andrea (Gregory) Gettman of St. Louis, MO, Joshua (Nicole) Messing of State College, Michele (Lloyd) Campbell of Wellsville, Thomas (Elice) Slavin, Jr. of Wellsville, and Theresa (Dustin) George of Cohocton; ten great-grandchildren, Jason (Jamie), Nicole, Daniel, Madison, Taylor (Elmer), Loren (Nathaniel), Hannah (Kyler), Liam, Grayson, and Lynley; five great-great-grandsons, Hunter, Xavier, Layne, Lionel, and baby boy Davis due in 2027; a sister, Vonda Clark of Washington; nieces and nephews; caregivers, Angela, Cathy, Jim, Jamie, Jessica, Shaunna, and Kirsten; and special cousin, Theresa Barber. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn Slavin and Thomas Slavin, Sr.; and three brothers, Delmar Slingerland, Elmer Slingerland, and Alfred Slingerland; and a sister, Donna Niver. 

Friends may call at Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 3:00 PM. Gerald Niver will officiate. Burial will be in Bridgeview Cemetery, Mt. Jewett, PA. 

Memorials may be made to Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.