Blanche T. Spinelli, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Bloski) Walchak.  Blanche was the loving wife of Paul J. Spinelli with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Prior to marriage, Blanche worked in the office at Sears, Pottsville, PA.  She was a member of the Embroidery Guild and worked for St. John Neumann Church Craft Bazaar for 45 years.  Blanche enjoyed traveling, cross stitching, reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Paul, are 3 daughters: Diane DeRemer, Kathy Speicher, wife of Dan, and Paula Spinelli; 2 grandchildren: Eric DeRemer and Megan Transue, wife of Matt; 2 great-grandchildren: Lilly DeRemer and Logan Transue; a sister, Agnes Walchak; and close family friend, Betty DiPonzio.

Blanche was predeceased by 2 brothers: Leo and John Walchak.

The family would like to extend great gratitude to Dr. Alan Davis, Dr. Burlingame, Dr. Slovak and the Staff at Lancaster General Hospital for their care of Blanche.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 East Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Tony Drouncheck, her nephew, as Celebrant.  Family and friends will be received from 10-11 AM at the church.  Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association (Lancaster Chapter), 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100