Obituary of Bertha Blaine

Bertha Blaine, age 91, of Lords Valley died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center in Lake Ariel. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those at the nursing home for their loving and compassionate care. Mrs. Blaine was born June 6, 1923 in Lakeville, PA and was the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Huff) Laskey. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Blaine in 1992 and 4 brothers and 1 sister. Bertha was a long time member of the Blooming Grove Fire Dept Aux .serving as president and a loving Mother and Grandmother. Along with being a great cook, she will be missed for her special homemade buns, which were often requested for many fund raising bake bales and by her family. She is survived by one daughter & son-in-law: Marie & John Delling of Lords Valley, PA; one son & daughter-in-law, John G. & Beverly Blaine of Lords Valley, PA; granddaughter, Kathleen M. Delling; grandsons, John M. Blaine & Timothy A Blaine; great granddaughters, Emily E. & Abigail P Blaine; great grandsons, Timothy J., Donald A. & Michael W. & Jake Blaine; two sisters-in-law, Gail Masker and Louise Lasky. A graveside service will be held Monday, August 18th at 11am at Lords Valley Cemetery, with Rev. Douglas Rhine, officiating. Memorials may be made to Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Blooming Grove Fire Dept or charity of your choice.