Blanche E. Ashburner

Blanche E. Ashburner, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born May 7, 1933 in Palmerton; daughter of the late Clarence and Ellen (Shook) Borger. Blanche was the devoted wife of 46 years to the late Robert F. Ashburner, Sr.

Blanche utilized her skills as a seamstress while working as a sewing machine operator at SureFit, Inc. She loved crocheting afghans and enjoyed bowling with her daughters in leagues.

She will be dearly missed by her son, Robert F. Ashburner, Jr. and his wife, Melissa; daughters, Deborah Ashburner; Bonnie Gallagher and husband, Larry; and Cindy Giering and husband, Howard; as well as her sisters, Betty Bowers; Evelyn Danner; and Viola Ross; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Blanche was preceded in death by her daughters, Dawn Miller, and Catherine Ashburner.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 10-11 a.m. with a service to follow at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Guests will be asked to wear a mask upon entry. Burial will be held at Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics.

Cemetery
Cedar Hill Memorial Park
1700 Airport Road
Allentown PA 18109
US

Mrs Ashburner viewing
Thursday, December 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mrs Ashburner service
Thursday, December 16, 2021
11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 E. Broad St.
Behtlehem PA - 18018
US