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Linda L. Blanker

  • On February 10, 2024
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Linda L. Blanker, age 81, of Peters Twp, formerly of Donora (Eldora), passed away suddenly on February 8, 2024.
She is preceded in death by parents Hubert Joseph Blanker and Irene Herbert Blanker Campbell (Robert), infant daughter Kelly Ann and sister Bonnie Mihalik.

Loving mother of Mark Alvarez (Jackie) of Elizabeth PA and Jennifer Alvarez Cekus Donovan (Bret) of Bethel Park. Linda’s children & grandchildren Nathan, Luke, Lauren Alvarez, Clark and Camdyn Cekus and Lia and Emmy Donovan were her life and nothing made her happier than spending time with them and attending their many activities.
Also survived by her extended family Dennis Mihalik, Amy Mihalik Holle, David Mihalik and their families, Barbara Brewer, Scott Brewer, Michael Brewer and their families.

After graduating from Donora High School in 1960 she attended St Margaret’s School of Nursing. She continued to be very involved with her high school classmates and had many good friends with whom she enjoyed going out to eat, going to movies, and shopping. Linda retired from The Institute of Transfusion Medicine-Research Division in 2009.

A funeral service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 105 Gateshead Dr., McMurray, PA 15317 on February 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

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8 Comments

Carol
Tom & I are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was such a nice lady that loved her family so much. She always had a kind word of support & was such a supportive sister to my dear friend Bonnie. Fondly, Carol & Tom Osborne.
Kelly Brewer
Our hearts go out to the whole family. The pain of losing her will eventually be replaced with the good memories you shared together. Her memory will live on in all that knew and loved her. Aunt Linda will forever be in our hearts. Love, Scott, Kelly, Killian, Morgan, Taylor and Jackson Brewer
Ken Campbell
The loss of a loved one is so difficult, especially one as special as Linda. The memories you and I have of Linda, my first girlfriend, will remain with us forever. The world has lost a beautiful person, bur Heaven has gained one.
TOODLES
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS OUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS AT THE LOSS OF OUR FRIEND OF 67 YEARS. OUR LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN.REST IN PERFECT PEACE DEAR FRIEND. DONORA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960.
Ed & Debbie
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I can't imagine what you all are going through. She was a very nice and friendly woman. I will miss seeing and talking to her at your family gatherings.
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