Obituary for Dr. William R. Sladek Jr. (1938—1993)

Dr. William R. Sladek passed away on November 6, 1993, at his home. He was a scholar and professor who contributed to the humanities. He earned his PhD at Johns Hopkins University in 1974 and published a dissertation on "Inanna's Descent to the Netherworld," a Sumerian afterlife myth. In this publication, he contributed important artifact findings as well as a comprehensive translation of the myth. Dr. Sladek taught in Maryland (University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus) while living in Pennsylvania. At the time of his obituary, he was survived by a son, Michael E. Sladek of Felton RD 1; a brother, Dr. Robert Sladek of Orange Park, Fla.; and a sister, Barbara Wallace of Silver Spring, Md. His obituary was originally published in the York Daily Record.