Obituaries
Katherine M. Blouch, 75
Katherine M. Blouch, 75, formerly of Lebanon Village entered into rest in Marienville, Pa., on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Born in Flintville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Israel and Leila Burke Presgraves. Katherine had worked as a caregiver, and had been a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She also enjoyed needlework, gardening, and loved to bake and cook. She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah D. Smith of East Petersburg, and Cheryl W., married to Michael Rishell of Lititz; her son, Timothy K. Blouch of Lebanon; her four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and by her sister, Jean Dodson of Fairfax, Va. Katherine was preceded in death by her brothers George, Claude and Charles Presgraves; and her sister, Elsie Partlowe. Friends will be received on Monday from 12:301 p.m. at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St., Lititz, PA 17543, with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., the Rev. Rene A. Perez officiating. Interment in Long Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Katherine’s memory to Lititz United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz, Pa., 5605100.