Rose M. Blazek

Rose M. Blazek, 99, of Athens, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at The Laurels of Athens. She was born November 15, 1915 in Perry County, the daughter of the late James and Idella Whitmer Hankinson. She was the widow of the late William J. Blazek.

Rose graduated from St. Aloysius Academy, New Lexington, in 1933. She was a talented artist whose style was evident in her painting, sewing , jewelry making, cooking and entertaining for family and friends.


She is survived by her daughters, Lynne Buchanan of Carbon Hill, Lora Goman of Doylestown and Bonnie (James) Thyer of Charlotte, NC; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and sister, Leeann Janita of Columbus.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Gene, Dale and Bill Hankinson and a sister Evelyn Perkins.

Rose’s wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Rose Elementary School, 309 N. Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764.


Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com