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Blanche Bielka Obituary

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2023 at the age of 96 years in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Blanche was formally a resident of North Bergen, N.J. and retired to Lake George, N.Y. with her (now deceased) loving husband, John H. Bielka, a former North Bergen N.J. firefighter.

In 1978 she moved to Lake George, N.Y. and resided in the beautiful Adirondack lake community. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church In Lake George where she served as an Extraordinary Minister.

She is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Cynthia Marcelletti and her spouse Joseph Sr., Mrs. Linda Thanos and her spouse Lennon Peele, and Mrs. Nancy Penrose, and her (now deceased) spouse, Orval Penrose.

Blanche was the loving and cherished grandmother to four grandchildren, Joseph Marcelletti Jr., Jesse Marcelletti, Matthew Wilkening and John Wilkening and five great grandchildren Anthony Marcelletti, Joseph Marcelletti, Nicholas Marcelletti, Sebastian Marcelletti, and John W. Wilkening.

Blanche was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was always fashion conscious, she adored the color purple, as all who knew her can attest. Her warmth and kindness made for a wonderful family that lives on today.

A private memorial celebration will be held for family and friends during the summer of 2024 in Lake George N.Y. and donations in her honor may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Glens Falls Chronicle from Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2023.

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Laurie Mammone

December 22, 2023

Cindy and family, Thinking of all the years of knowing Blanche and enjoying her sparkling humor when we worked together at Honigsbaums. I moved back to this area from California in 2014 and although I had not seen Blanche in a very long time, I thought of her so often. I remember visiting your home, Cindy and other good times at Glen St and at Lake George. Your Mom was a very special woman to all who knew her and will be remembered by many.

Susan Harris

December 22, 2023

Cindy and Joe,

So sorry for your loss... we miss Blanche as our backyard friend and neighbor. Thinking of you, and keeping you in our prayers.

Susan, Seth, and Brett Harris

Jane Jansen

December 18, 2023

Please except my condolensesl liked Blanc alot was alot of fun

Jane Jansen

December 18, 2023

Dear Cind

David & Tami Montgomery

December 17, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. We Tami and I reminisce of time around her we both smile from ear to ear! She was funny, witty and current with her jokes stories and her love, which she gave us. Please know that our prayer for peace and healing for everyone is always there to help ease your loss. Our love sympathy

Vincent spitzer

December 16, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss of your mother. Claudia and Vinnie Spitzer

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