Dorothy Irene Blake, 84 of Sebring passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Aultman Hospital. Dorothy was born in Woodruff, West Virginia on May 1, 1929 the daughter of the late Fred and Blanche (Fonner) Weimer; she was an employee of Royal China and loved to do crossword puzzles, cooking, country music and Mountaineer. But she most enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Dorothy was also known for always making sure no one left her home without a full belly.
Survivors include her son James (Sue) Blake of North Benton, two daughters; Sheila Nezbeth of Alliance and Debbie (David) Brickner of Sebring. She is also survived by six grandchildren; David, Dustin, Mike, Keven, Kelly and Kristy and 11 great grandchildren; Bryce, Mason, Remington, Jack, Maggie, Eva, Wyatt, Korry, Logan, Liam, and Blake as well as a brother Jack (Bobbi) Anderson of Moundsville, WV a sister Sharon Anderson of Cameron, WV and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Warnard Blake, a son Gregory A. Blake four brothers; Gary Tina Anderson, Frank Anderson, Don Weimer, Daryl Weimer and a sister Donna Knowlton.
A private funeral service will take place at Gednetz-Ruzek funeral home on, Monday. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home Sebring, OH, (330) 938-2526.