1950
William
2008
William "Ned" J. F. Blakney
August 1, 1950 — August 1, 2008
Mr. William "Ned" J.F. Blakney, age 58, of Lorraine Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, August 1, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Salisbury Tpw., Pa.
William was a 1969 Tamaqua High School graduate. He belonged to the Hometown Fire Comapnay and the United Mine Workers. William worked for Bethlehem Mines, and Lehigh Coal and Navigation until their closing, and has worked since 2001 for Lowes Ditribution Center.
Born in Coaldale, Pa., he was the son of the late William and Anastasia (Shea) Blakney.
He is also survived by his
Wife, of 37 years Gail M. (Petritsch) Balkney;
Daughter,
Miss Sharon E. Blakney of Drifton, Pa.
Preceded in death by his sister, Miss Anastasia Blakney
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,
A Memorial Mass will be at St. Jerome R.C.C. at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2008, Rev. James Bechtel officiating.
Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Online Registry and Condolences at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
William was a 1969 Tamaqua High School graduate. He belonged to the Hometown Fire Comapnay and the United Mine Workers. William worked for Bethlehem Mines, and Lehigh Coal and Navigation until their closing, and has worked since 2001 for Lowes Ditribution Center.
Born in Coaldale, Pa., he was the son of the late William and Anastasia (Shea) Blakney.
He is also survived by his
Wife, of 37 years Gail M. (Petritsch) Balkney;
Daughter,
Miss Sharon E. Blakney of Drifton, Pa.
Preceded in death by his sister, Miss Anastasia Blakney
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,
A Memorial Mass will be at St. Jerome R.C.C. at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2008, Rev. James Bechtel officiating.
Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Online Registry and Condolences at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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