Elizabeth J. Blank

Elizabeth J. Blank, age 79, of Perry passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lancaster, PA. on February 18, 1943 a daughter to the late Erwin J. and Annie S. (Glick) Miller.

Elizabeth was a baker who owned and operated the Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop in Bird-in-Hand, PA. with her late husband, and after moving to Perry worked at Lantz’s Bulk Foods in Warsaw.

She was a member of the Silver Lake Mennonite Church in Perry. Elizabeth loved to work, whether being at her jobs or at home. She enjoyed doing puzzles, playing games, cooking and baking. She loved all the times spent with her loving family.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Beulah M. (Steve) Stoltzfus of Perry, NY, Cheryl D. (Steve) Lantz of Iva, SC, 2 sons: Ron E. (Shirley) Blank of Intercourse, PA., Kevin J. (Angela) Blank of Uganda, Africa, sister: Elsie (Paul) Wenger of Akron, PA., 2 brothers: Jonas (Miriam) Miller of Smoketown, PA., Erwin “Butch” (Linda) Miller Jr. of Bird-in-Hand, PA.,15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by husband Jacob K. Blank who passed away on October 25, 2022 and brother-in-law: David Esh who passed away in 2006.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Sunday January 8th at the Silver Lake Mennonite Church 6286 Burke Hill Rd. in Perry.

Funeral services will be held on Monday January 9th, at 11:00am at the Valley Chapel 3415 St. Rt. 19S in Warsaw.

Elizabeth will be laid to rest in the Silver Lake Mennonite Church Cemetery in Perry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 North Main St. Perry, New York 14530.