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Blanche Jacobs Obituary

YORK Blanche C. Jacobs, 87, died Wednesday afternoon, February 29, 2012, at Manor Care Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Jacobs, Sr. She was born July 25, 1924, in Shrewsbury Twp., the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah H. (Gingerich) Schmuck. Blanche was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Spry. A viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Her pastor, the Rev. James Polanzke, will officiate. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. She is survived by nieces and nephews; stepgrandchildren; and step great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Goodwill Fire Company #1, 2318 S. Queen St., York, PA 17402. Her niece, Shirley Eckenrode, would like to thank the staff of Manor Care Dallastown and Heartland Hospice for thier execellent care of Blanche. KefferFH.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Mar. 2, 2012.

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The Eyler

March 5, 2012

You will be missed Mrs Jacobs you now are in a great place you are a Angle helping God with the Cats in haven you were a great neighbor you watch us all grow up and we loved watching your four cat may you rest in peace with God. The Eyler Children Belinda Kelly James Thomas and Victoria and Todd.

shirley eckenrode

March 3, 2012

my dear sweet Aunt Blanche. You had much laughter and I admired you very much. We had good times. I will miss you deeply. I love you, Niece Shirley Eckenrode

Jess Hilliard

March 3, 2012

May you rest in peace, Mrs. Jacobs. You were an extraordinarily kind and sweet neighbor and part of our family. I cherish my childhood memories of spending time with you and Bear, and of you joining us for holidays and family celebrations. Give Bear a head rub for me.

Kim (Jacobs) Garrett

March 2, 2012

Such a bright spot in our visits to PA. How wonderful you were able to meet your great grandson. We love you and will miss you.

Cindi Martin

March 2, 2012

Heaven has a new angel, Aunt Blanche. Such a sweet and gentle soul. You will be greatly missed. I love you.

Margaret Senft

March 2, 2012

We shared her love of cats, and will miss her visits. Margaret and Francis Senft.

March 2, 2012

A "fun " lady who made us laugh when she told us she had found the missing puzzle piece in her shoe! Rest in peace, Blanche

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902 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403

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