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Judith Blankenship Obituary

Judith M. Blankenship (nee Baker)

"Together Forever"

DOYLESTOWN -- Judith M. Blankenship (nee Baker), age 73, passed away peacefully at her home with a picture of her husband on her lap on April 10, 2016.

She was born on February 6, 1943 in Akron to Homer and Nancy Baker. A resident of Doylestown for 45 years, Judith had been a waitress at Milich's Village Inn and Belgrade Gardens for many years. She was a member of Faith Family Church in North Canton. Judith enjoyed playing bingo, working in her gardens, and spending time playing with her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles F. Blankenship; brother, Donald Baker; she is survived by her daughters, Norma Jean Hiltabiedel of Doylestown, Christina "Tina" Cesco of Cleveland; grandchildren, Mikey, Ash, Charlie; great-grandchildren, Drew, Will, M.J., Cynthia, Madison and Jackson; sister, Carilyn (Eldon) Lucas of North Lawrence; brother, Curtis Baker of Kings City, Calif.; many friends and family.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St., Doylestown. Burial to take place at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends and family may call Thursday from 11:30 until time of service. Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Summa Barberton Hospital. Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2016.

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Doris Lewis Foreman

April 14, 2016

I Will Alws love you ants ant Judy and Uncle Charles now you can be together forever in God's Kingdom

Denise Dempsey

April 13, 2016

On behalf of the Dempseys, we send our sincere condolences to your family. May you all find peace in these most difficult times

April 13, 2016

Our condolences , Judy and Charles are life time friends. Heaven gained another angel and Judy a life of peace and happiness.. Love to the family near and far. From the Kilgo family, Elmos, Loretta, Joyce and Connie

Bill & Peggy Hodge

April 13, 2016

Love and prayers to all

Debbie Pullen

April 13, 2016

R.I.P Aunt Judy. You will be missed. Love you!

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