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Annetta Blankenship, age 78 of Caledonia, OH passed away December 15, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. She was born April 18, 1946, to the late Robert and Ganelle (Goldsmith) Ettinger in Galion, OH.
Annetta is survived by daughter Heather Blankenship, grandchildren: Amanda and Shawna, great-grandchildren: Paislee, Linkin, Airrah, and Christopher, special cousin Joyce, and good friend Yvonne Helcher She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Thomas Ettinger.
Annetta was a high school graduate and worked in janitorial services for Marion Industrial.
Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements.
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