Flag Eagle

Herbert William Blankenship

April 18, 1959 ~ April 14, 2023 (age 63) 63 Years Old
Read more about the life story of Herbert and share your memory.    

Obituary

Herbert William Blankenship, age 63, of Freeport died at 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 in Hennis Care Center in Dover.

Born April 18, 1959 in Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio; he was the son of the late Herbert May Woods Blankenship and Theresa Swiney Blankenship.

Herb attended Malvern High School before joining the National Guard on October 27, 1977 and was honorably discharged on October 26, 1983.

He worked for the Village of Freeport doing maintenance including plowing snow, mowing, and water line repair for several years.

Herb loved to fish, play with radio control cars, watching NASCAR races, and liked to play cards. He loved his pets, especially his dog, Buddie and his cat, Tinkie and the cat who survives, Sam. He enjoyed his time hanging out with Bryan and Tim.

Surviving are a daughter, Kelly (Robert) Menefee of New Philadelphia; a sister, Debra (Kay) Kocher of Freeport (Deersville); a grandson, Victor Fish of Canton; a granddaughter, River Blankenship of New Philadelphia; a nephew, Brian Kocher of Freeport, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his significant other, Bonnie.

Following Herb’s wishes, he was cremated. His family is planning a private Celebration of Life service.

Koch Funeral Home, 216 S High Street, Freeport was entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made on their website: www.kochfuneralhome.net (740) 658-3470

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Herbert William Blankenship, please visit our floral store.


Services

No services planned at this time

Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
profile

In Loving Memory Of

Herbert Blankenship

April 18, 1959-April 14, 2023




Look inside to read what others
have shared

Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event

profile

In Loving Memory Of

Herbert Blankenship

April 18, 1959-April 14, 2023




Look inside to read what others have shared


Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


SHARE OBITUARY

© 2023 Koch Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility