Obituaries
Blaine Bruner Blubaugh, 63
Blaine Bruner Blubaugh, 63, of Lancaster, passed away, Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Manor Care Nursing Home. Born in Somerset, PA., he was the son of the late Dorothy (Bruner) Menser and Clayton Blubaugh. Blaine was the husband of Carol (King) Blubaugh with whom he celebrated 32 years of marriage this past August 2.
Blaine was employed by Wilbur Chocolate in Mt. Joy for the past 10 years and was previously employed by Calder Manufacturing as a Shipping Supervisor.
Blaine was a member of Ironville United Methodist Church and Columbia Fish and Game Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and antiquing.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Carol, is 1 daughter, Jennifer L. Horst, wife of Michael T. of Columbia, 2 step sons, Ralph Esposito of Lancaster and Richard Esposito of New Jersey. 10 grandchildren, Kimberly Horst and Kathryn Horst of Columbia, Nicholas, Megan, Maria, Ricky, and Mario Esposito of New Jersey, and Regan, Shelley and Martin Esposito of N. Carolina. A great grand daughter, Madison Weaver of N. Carolina, a step brother, Dr. John Menser of Hazelton and a step sister Beverly Minnich of Florida. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Blubaugh.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service for Blaine on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Ironville United Methodist Church, 4020 Holly Drive, Columbia,17512 at 10:30 A.M with Rev. Charles Deutsch Officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ironville United Methodist Church, 4020 Holly Drive Columbia, Pa. 17512 Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St. Millersville, Pa. 17551. To send an on line condolence or for more information, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.
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My Deepest Condolences to you Carol and the rest of the family. I had the honor of getting to know Mr. Blubaugh while he was in Lancaster General Hospital back in the spring of 2009 on the 5 East floor. He was a pleasure to take care of along with Carol who was just a few rooms away. They even had a "pet" name for me Dot.
Love,
Sherry Gassert
PtCA
Lancaster General Hospital
5 East
To the Horst family, Just wanted to let you all know that I was thinking about you and you are in my prayers at the loss of your Dad/grandpa.With sympathy.
Robin
Dear Carol and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It must be especially hard during the holidays. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you all as you get through the next few weeks and months. Carol, you are a strong person and I know you have the inner strength to forge ahead, one day at a time. May God bless you with much comfort as you reflect back on the many wonderful memories of the time spent together with Blaine.
With Much Sympathy and Care,
John and Chris Ressler
I was sadden to hear of Blaine’s passing.I met him a while back when he was at Wilbur Chocolate.I’ll never forget that day – we laughed like hell!. I never got to be a close friend to him, (he left Wilbur and except for seeing him at the grocery store on an occasion, I often thought about him and it always put a smile on my face). My thoughts and prayers are with you and I’ll never forget the brief time I had the honor to know him.
Tim Rinard
Dear Gramma Carol,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I know Pap Pap is in a better place now. Jimmy and I love you and are here if you need us. We are praying for you.
With deepest Sympathy,
Shelley and Jimmy Gurley
My heartfelt condolences to the Blubaugh family. Blaine was a wonderful, kind person with a great sense of humor. I will always remember him. It was an honor to help care for such a kind, gentle man.
Dr. Mark Evans
