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John Blankenship Obituary
John L. Blankenship, 74, of New Franklin passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born January 7, 1942 and had been a Summit County resident for more than 50 years.
He worked for McNeil Corp, Akron and retired from Alkar Inc., Kent. John was a member of Victory Lodge #649 and enjoyed hunting, collecting cars, camping and riding his Harleys.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Everett Wilson and brother, Charles Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; daughter, Rachelle (Gary) Leaver; grandchildren, Johnathon, Joshua, Ravonne and Ramanda; great-grandchildren, Mya and Luis; brothers, Delmar (Mary Lou), Dale and Harold (Amy) Wilson; sisters, Patricia (Garth) Holcomb and Edith (Denny) Nichols.
Family will be receiving guests from 2 to 4 p.m. with a Memorial service to follow at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Chapel Hill Community, 12200 Strausser Street NW with Rev. Sandra Hutchinson officiating. Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Connie Kuhn
April 22, 2016
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Allyson Cottier
April 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words I can say to make you feel better. I am thinking of you, and praying for your family during this sad time.
Darlene Bitecofer Jinger Hoffman
April 21, 2016
Mary and Rachelle, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord surround you with warm memories and much love. Gob bless.
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