In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Unity Hospice. Beloved husband of Dolores t. Blankenship (nee: Saali); loving son of the late Howard Blankenship and Leona Cos; devoted mother of Judy Ann Watts (Steve), Linda Bodnar (Steve) and Mike Blankenship; dear brother of John V. Blankenship; cherised grandfather of Lisa M. Cox, Joshua M. and Charles r. Blankenship and great grandfather of Thomas P. Kelly. Mr. Blankenship served in the US Army from April 25, 1944 to June 12, 1946. He was a member of the American Legion Post 313 and VFW Post 5077 and also a member of 40/8.