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BLANCHE CIRKER Obituary

CIRKER--Blanche, co-founder of Dover Publications with her late husband, Hayward, died peacefully on May 21st in her home in Manhattan at the age of 103. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria and her grandchildren, Oliver and Jason. She will be sorely missed.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 12, 2022.

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Jane Olian

June 6, 2025

Missing dear Blanche and her wonderful talent for loving friendship,

Robert J. Smith

May 24, 2025

Thank you for the education you and your husband gave me through your books. Rest in peace.

Ron Martinetti

July 17, 2024

I worked for her and Howard back in the 1960s. They put the "s" in
schnorrer. But they had two lovely children. Ron Martinetti, author
The James Dean Story.

Jane Olian

June 22, 2024

Thinking of Blanche and missing her always, Jane

Jane Olian

June 6, 2023

Thinking of dear Blanche today. I've saved her "voice" on my answering machine and hear her often. She was one-of-a-kind and I miss her greatly, Jane

Peter Hecker

July 28, 2022

Vicki - Your mom was a great friend to our family for many, many years. A classy, fun, talented and very bright woman - always with warmth and a positive outlook. She had a good, long run and a great life. We have many fond memories of her and your wonderful father. Please accept our condolences. Peter

Stefanie Steel

June 21, 2022

Dear Vicki, my condolences on the loss of your Mom. Although I had not been in touch for a few years, I fondly remember my lunches with her. With sympathies, Stefanie Steel

Jane Olian and Donna Gill

June 12, 2022

Blanche was a dear and loving friend to us both, and a faithful supporter of our training program for young singers for the past 15 years. She came to every June recital without fail, and this October, when we told her that we were moving to St. John's in the Village Church, she was excited that it would be in "her" neighborhood. We would meet with her at North Square restaurant for a "spring fling" as she called it, and to "share our lives and loves". She was the most original and sweetest of of women, and we will miss her dearly...
We send loving wishes to Blanche and to her family,
Jane and Donna
Classical Singing & New York in June

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