Louise D. Blank, age 77, of 135 Arnold Road, Jermyn died early Friday morning, October 4, 2002 at Hospice Preferred Choice At Mid Valley Hospital, Peckville. She was the wife of Fred Blank, Jr. who died November 24, 1990. Born April 8, 1925 in Dickson City, PA. She was the daughter to the late David and Tressa (Smith) Owens. She was a member of the East Benton United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxillary of the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company. She enjoyed flower arranging. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: The Jerry Manley Fund Marian Community Hospital 100 Lincoln Avenue Carbondale, PA. 18407 She is survived by one daughter: Linda Blank of Jermyn, PA.; three sons: Larry Blank of Carbondale, PA., William Blank of Greenfield Twp., PA. and Randy Blank of Jermyn, PA.; one sister: Eileen Evans of Jermyn, PA.; one brother: Harry Owens of Syracuse, NY.; 6 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandson; Several Nieces Nephews She was preceded in death by one brother: James Owens The funeral was held Monday, October 7, 2002 at 1:00 pm from the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home, Dundaff and Main Streets, Clifford, celebrated by Sister Theresa Frere and Sister Jennifer Baker, both of the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. Interment, Willow View Cemetery, Clifford. Viewing was held Sunday, October 6, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9.