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Donald N. Blefko, 91

December 11, 2024

Donald N. Blefko, 91, formerly of Lancaster, passed away in Manheim on December 11, 2024.

Born in Palmerton, Carbon County, he was the son of the late William and Julia Greene Blefko.

Don had worked as a printer for Feldser Printing for many years. After his retirement, he served as a bailiff at the Lancaster County Courthouse.

He was a US Army veteran, serving as a SP3 from 1955 to 1956 with the Third Infantry Division at Fort Myer, VA, where he served as a Tomb Guard at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Don enjoyed playing golf, was a diehard fan of University of Notre Dame football and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and had served as the Exalted Ruler for the Lancaster Elks Lodge #134.

He is survived by his children: Thomas married to Gale Blefko of Hummelstown, Robert married to Jenny Blefko of Olathe, KS, Heather married to Steve Dunbar of Mount Joy, and Michael Blefko partner of Mary Beth Kerbaugh of Ashburn, VA; 7 grandchildren: Chelsea, Kayla, Ryan, Amber, Leah, Sydney, and Cassidy; his great grandson Marcel, and his brother William Blefko of Calabash, NC. He was preceded in death by his siblings Robert, Nancy, and Marie.

Friends are invited to visit with Don’s family on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 9:30-10:30AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Memorial Service to follow at 10:30AM. The Memorial Service will be livestreamed; please visit this page at 10:25AM to watch the service live. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Don’s memory to the American Diabetes Assn at www.diabetes.org or the Benevolent Care Endowment Fund of Pleasant View Communities at www.pleasantviewcommunities.org.

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January 07, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Blefko family, my neighbors from Haskell Drive.
Craig Rynier

December 22, 2024

My condolences to the Blefko family on the passing of your father. I am one of the 4 daughters of Dick Geiger who worked at Feldser’s for many years with Don. I also babysat many times for the 4 Blefko children. A funny story for you to remember your dad:  I remember one time Don driving me home around midnight from babysitting, and it had snowed. He couldn’t find an ice scraper for the windshield, so he went into the kitchen and brought a metal spatula out to scrape the windshield. And scrape he did. He scratched that windshield so badly. He said he was going to be in big trouble when your Mom saw it. My prayers are with your family at this time. 

December 18, 2024

Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the passing of your father.  Don was charming and had a mischievous glint in his eye ALWAYS.  I never knew how to take him and I think that tickled him.  He was very proud of his family and always liked to show off their pictures he had on display.  He enjoyed watching the birds outside his window, talking about his love of golf and educated me on the game.  He got very offended when I pronounce Notre Dame incorrectly.  He loved playing cards and looked forward to his family visits.  I will always wonder about a statement he made to me when I was enduring his playful antics…I’d put my hand on my hips and he’d say “Awwwe, you know what they say about girls who put their hands on their hips”… But would never tell me.  He said its something only men know.  Thank you for allowing me to serve your father and your family.  He kept me on my toes.  I will miss him and you, Heather. Come visit sometime.   Love and hugs.  Fawn Cornwell, LPN at PVRC.  

December 17, 2024

Sorry for your loss.  It was a great pleaure to meet your dad at PV.  He was a quite a character.  He will be missed.  
Tina

December 16, 2024

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, Heather, and Chelsea ‘s grandfather. You have our deepest sympathy. John remembers him fondly. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Robin Byers

December 16, 2024

So sorry for your loss, Heather.  I know he is at peace.  Your golf outings were always good days with him, Steve and your brother.
Take care.
Nancy Novinger

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Friday, January 03, 2025
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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