Vanessa Blatt Obituary
Vanessa L. Blatt, née Gingrich, age 57, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Lebanon, PA. Vanessa Blatt was born on February 2, 1969 in Lebanon, PA, to Howard Gingrich and Barbara Farmer. Vanessa loved her church community at Covenant United Methodist Church, where she was active with the choir and Sunday school. She was best known as a friendly and talkative person, who enjoyed chatting with her friends and frequent phone calls with her dad. Vanessa also liked arts and crafts, and playing games on her phone. Vanessa is survived by her parents, Howard Gingrich and Barbara Farmer; uncles and aunt John (Pam) Leeper, Robert Leeper, and Beverly Williams; and several cousins. She will also be missed by her beloved Terrier-Poodle mix, Spike. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
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