Obituary of Marion Blanche

Marion Rose Blanche, 75 of Washington, NJ died Saturday, December 20, 2008 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, in the Warren Haven Nursing Home, Oxford, NJ. Marion was born December 4, 1933 in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late John and the late Mary (Poretta) Porrello. She graduated from Easton High School, class of 1951. She was an Executive Secretary, employed by USR Optnix for many years before retiring in 1995. Marion was married to her beloved husband, Frank, for 49 years before his death in 2004. They loved traveling all over the world with their family and friends. She was a wonderful cook and loved entertaining. Her family was her life. Survivors:Marion is survived by three daughters, Donna Wester and her husband Al of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Washington, Lisa Moran and her husband Jeff of Washington, NJ, Susan Pajunas and her husband Michael of Hampton, NJ; a son: Frank Blanche and his wife Jodi of Belvidere, NJ; two sisters, Grace Principato of Easton, PA and Joanne Long of Hyde Park, NY; nine grandchildren, Ashley, Chelsea & Tyler Wester; Francesca & Montana Moran; Dillon, Mason, Clayton & Addison Pajunas In addition to her parents and her husband, Frank, her brother-in-law, Jerry Blanche died earlier. Services: Friends may call Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc., 136 West Washington Ave, Washington, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Washington, 200 Carlton Ave, Washington. Interment will follow in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Washington. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to either the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365 or Warren Haven Nursing Home, 350 Oxford Ave., Oxford NJ 07863. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: Tribute from: Julia Henning Dear Donna, Susie and family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother. I have been praying for your family during this time. It will be good to see you and be able to give you a hug in person. With much love, Julia Tribute from: Joe Eckel & The Eckels It is saddening to see the loss of Mrs. Blanche. I feel that the loss of Marion & previously Frank has closed a chpater in Washington NJ history that the Blanche family has been a part of. This also includes Jerry Blanche. Alzheimer's is a terrible disease which creates a long sad goodbye to loved ones. Our thoughts & prayers are with all members of the Blanche family. Joe E. To The Blanche Family - I just learned of Marion's passing. I have to tell you it has made me so very sad. Please accept my sincere & heartfelt condolences. Marion was a wonderful woman! By far one of the nicest people I have ever met . . . BEAUTIFUL on the inside & out! She was so easy to LOVE & she was LOVED by so many, including me. <3 You her children & grandchildren were the ""light"" of her life!! Now she is safely home, hand in hand with your Dad, reunited in Gods pure Love. Keeping you in my prayers. With All My Love & Sympathy Connie Minutello White Township