Anna Mae Blaska, 79, of Tyrone died Friday, October 10, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. at The Village at Morrison’s Cove, Martinsburg.
She was born July 10, 1929 in Tyrone, a daughter of George W. and Lois (Houck) Kustanbauder. She was married to Peter R. Blaska who preceded her in death on December 18, 1961.
Surviving are a son Peter L. Blaska and wife Dawn of Lititz, two grandchildren, Christopher Blaska and wife Carol of Warriors Mark, Kendra of Port Matilda, a great-granddaughter Alexa, a sister Jane Burtner and husband Rev. Roger of Brady, Texas, daughter-in-law Sue Blaska of Tyrone and a niece Georgeanna Ott of Tyrone. She was preceded in death by a son G. Michael and a sister Winifred L. Keller.
Mrs. Blaska retired in 1979 from the attendance office of Tyrone Area High School following 11 years service. She was previously employed as a clerk at the FBI in Washington, D.C.
She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Anderson-Denny VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a 1947 graduate of Tyrone High School.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, crossword puzzles, watching television and reading the Bible.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday October 14, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Feller Memorial Home with Rev. Charles Fitzgerald officiating. Interment at Blair Memorial Park will be at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until the time of services.
