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Mildred Anna Blank, 85, of Harrisonburg, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Blank was born in Berlin, Pa., on Jan. 1, 1924, and was a daughter of the late Allen and Rodella Laughery Weimer.
Mildred was a dedicated member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for 52 years and was previously employed at Owens-Brockway for 20 years in Harrisonburg. Following her early working career, she was a stay-at-home mother and wife. She, along with her husband, enjoyed gardening in the summer and during the winter tended to her enthusiasm for birds. She also enjoyed her Saturday evening church masses, where she loved visiting with friends. Her primary focus was love for her family and belief in her church.
On July 19, 1943, she married her husband of 66 years, Gerald Thomas Blank Sr., who survives. She is also survived by two sons, Gerald T. Blank Jr. and wife, Donna, of Harrisonburg and Ronald L. Blank of McGaheysville; a brother, Allen Weimer Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Alfretta Blank of Wellersburg, Pa.; two grandchildren, Wesley Blank and wife, Valeda of Keezletown, and Lora Brooks and husband, Jeremy of Charlotte, N.C.; and one great-grandchild, Camden Blank.
A private graveside will be held at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg with Father Thomas Mattingly officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made the RMH Regional Cancer Center, 100 E. Grace Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.
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