1/16/2024
Nelson Lee Blank, 56, of New Holland passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Neffsville Nursing & Rehab following a short battle with cancer.
Nelson was born in Gordonville, PA, and was the son of Leroy & Elizabeth (Smoker) Blank.
He is survived by our mother, Emma Blank of Kinzers, PA and his children: Ada Dienner (Emanuel Jay), Thomas Blank, both of Gap, PA, Mandy Blank of Ephrata, PA, Anna Blank of Arizona, Lynn Blank, Ashley Blank, both of San Diego, CA, Titus Blank of Gap, PA, Timothy Blank, Nathan Blank, Trevon Blank, Andrew Blank, Austin Blank, all of Kinzers, PA, and five grandchildren.
Nelson is also survived by his mother, Betty (Elizabeth) Blank and his siblings: Leroy Blank, Jr. (Elsie), Ivan Blank, Loretta Jane King (Jonathan), Nathan Blank (Katie Mae), all of Ickesburg, PA.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Leroy Blank; a sister, Becky Sue Fisher; a brother, Lester Jay Blank, and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held at Petra Church, 565 Airport Rd., New Holland on Saturday, January 20th at 12:30 pm with interment following in Petra Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the church on Saturday.
Memorial contributions can be made to: The Potter’s House, 261 School Lane Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522.