June E. Blair

June Elizabeth Blair, 84, of Myerstown passed away on Saturday June 16, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving children. She was the wife of the late Herman A. Blair, Sr. who died in 1965. Born in Jonestown on June 25, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Otto R. and Lillie M. Deitzler Brandt. June was a factory worker for Dara Industries for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed volunteering for the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Some of her happiest times were when she was cooking for others, spending time with her grandchildren, playing pinochle, beanbags, Parcheesi and board games. June was voted Mother of the year in 1951. She is survived by six daughters Jean A. Blair of Myerstown, Pat wife of Dennis Andrews of Myerstown, Connie Stuppy of Norfolk VA, June L. Blair of Easton, Janet wife of C.J. Gatewood of Clarksville TN and Wanda Hannan Spires; five sons Timmy Blair of Myerstown, Ron Blair and wife Lisa of Myerstown, Bill Blair and wife Janet of Lebanon, John Blair and wife Linda of Lebanon and Warren Blair Sr. and wife Julie of Lebanon; two daughters-in-law Doris Blair of Woodbridge, VA and Dianne Blair of Muir; a brother Duane Brandt and wife Cindy of Pine Grove; two sisters Betty Neubauer of Baltimore and Lena Whyte of FL.; six grandchildren she raised Betty Shepherd of Lebanon, Bonnie wife of Andrew Udut of Lebanon, Brian Blair of Jonestown, Randy Blair of York, Don Blair of Delaware and the late Danny Blair; thirty-three grandchildren; fifty-four great- grandchildren and seventeen great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters Joan Blair and Linda Hopkins and three sons Gene Blair, James Blair Sr. and Herman Blair Jr; two brothers Bernard and Lloyd Brandt Funeral services will be held on Tuesday June 19 at 4PM from the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory Rte. 72 and Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown, PA 17038. Interment will be held in Lemberger’s Cemetery E. Hanover Twp. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service from 3PM to 4PM. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO 1274, Lebanon, PA 17042. PDF Printable Version

June E. Blair

June 25, 1927 - June 16, 2012