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Bill Blecha Obituary



BLECHA BILL A. BLECHA On Wednesday, August 11, 2010 of Springfield, VA. Beloved husband of Judy Blecha; father of Tracy McInnes (Craig) and Shelly Blecha; brother of Jane Thompson (Jack), Joann McDowell (Ron) and Jody Vogler; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria, VA (just south of the intersection of S. Van Dorn and Franconia Rd.) on Tuesday, August 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Comfort Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.caringbridge.org or Capital Hospice.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 15, 2010.

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Dee Swindler

August 16, 2010

Joann and Jody and family - the last couple of years have been so difficult for all of you with Bill's illness. All of us were sorry then and we're sorry now. May God's peace and comfort be with all of you.

Jan (Nelson) Stevens

August 16, 2010

Jane, Joann and Jody
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of you brother Bill. I remember him most from being in 4-H.

Ms Jones

August 15, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Take comfort in the words of Isaiah 25:8, 9

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