Mary “Caroline” Coble Blettner, 96, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community.
Born on Wednesday, April 28, 1920 in Elizabethtown, she was a daughter of the late Mae Elizabeth Gainer Garrett. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard C. Blettner, who died in 1998; and a brother, Henry A. Coble, who died in 1979. She was a 1937 graduate of Eichelberger High School and a lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Richard L. Blettner and his wife Linda, of Hanover; a granddaughter, Jessica Staub and her husband, Rene, of McSherrystown; a great-grandson, Dylan Staub; and a sister, Dorothy J. Wintrode of The Brethren Home Community.
As per her request, the funeral will be held privately. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund; c/o The Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike; New Oxford, PA 17350 or Grace United Church of Christ, 100 Fourth Street, Hanover, PA 17331.