Joseph William Blickenstaff, Sr., age 84, of Taneytown, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Hanover Hospital in Hanover, PA. He was born December 19, 1925 in Baltimore, the son of the late Wilbur N. and Lena Gontrum Blickenstaff. He was the husband of Doris Marie Neumeister Blickenstaff, his wife of 61 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Joseph moved to Carroll County in 1966. He worked as an electrician for the Western Maryland Railroad and Silverblatt Electric, retiring in 1990. Joseph spent his retirement years working in his woodshop making toys for his grandchildren and taking care of the family farm located in Blacks Corner. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 1529, in Baltimore and St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Silver Run.
In addition to his wife he is survived by children and spouses, Frederick W. Blickenstaff of Westminster, L. Bernard and Melissa Blickenstaff of Reisterstown, Franklin T. Blickenstaff and his companion, Audrey Baxter both of Taneytown, Donna J. Blettner of Hanover, PA and Linda A. Blickenstaff and her companion, William Wenderoth of Littlestown; brother, L. Wesley Blickenstaff and wife Doris of Randallstown; grandchildren, Joseph W. Blickenstaff III, Audra M. Blickenstaff,
Bradley R. Blickenstaff, Tyler D. Blickenstaff, Michele L. Fasnacht, Billy Joe Blickenstaff, Angela M. Blettner, Clinton A. Blettner and William C. Caple, Jr.; also survived by five great grandchildren, close family and childhood friends, Anna Koch and family of Baltimore and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Jr., KIA Vietnam 12/19/70 and siblings, Wilbur N. Blickenstaff, Jr. and Floy Sloan.
A funeral service will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3978 Littlestown Pike, Silver Run with his pastor, Rev. H. Lee Brumback II officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s UCC Cemetery in Silver Run with military honors.
The family will receive friends Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster and Monday 1:00 pm until time of the service at the church.
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In addition to his wife he is survived by children and spouses, Frederick W. Blickenstaff of Westminster, L. Bernard and Melissa Blickenstaff of Reisterstown, Franklin T. Blickenstaff and his companion, Audrey Baxter both of Taneytown, Donna J. Blettner of Hanover, PA and Linda A. Blickenstaff and her companion, William Wenderoth of Littlestown; brother, L. Wesley Blickenstaff and wife Doris of Randallstown; grandchildren, Joseph W. Blickenstaff III, Audra M. Blickenstaff,
Bradley R. Blickenstaff, Tyler D. Blickenstaff, Michele L. Fasnacht, Billy Joe Blickenstaff, Angela M. Blettner, Clinton A. Blettner and William C. Caple, Jr.; also survived by five great grandchildren, close family and childhood friends, Anna Koch and family of Baltimore and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Jr., KIA Vietnam 12/19/70 and siblings, Wilbur N. Blickenstaff, Jr. and Floy Sloan.
A funeral service will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3978 Littlestown Pike, Silver Run with his pastor, Rev. H. Lee Brumback II officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s UCC Cemetery in Silver Run with military honors.
The family will receive friends Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster and Monday 1:00 pm until time of the service at the church.