Earl A. Blatt

Earl A. Blatt, 97, formerly of South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026.

Born in 1928 in Lorane, Berks County, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Ruth A. (Gaul) Blatt, the widower of Loretta M. (Patrick) Blatt and also preceded in death by his sister Irene Blatt.

Earl was a graduate of Penn Township School in Bernville, PA and the Wyomissing Polytechnical Institute.

He started his career as a machinist apprentice at Textile Machine Works in Wyomissing, PA. He worked at the same place for 39 years, retiring from Rockwell International, who had acquired the business.  He later worked for Gingrich Memorials for 17 years.

He was an active member of Conewago Church of the Brethren and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War Era.

He had a lifelong love of music; playing brass, ringing bells in the church choir, and enjoying vocal presentations. He played baseball in high school and enjoyed fastpitch softball as an adult. Farm raised, he was an avid gardener and enjoyed planting and growing.

Surviving are his children Thomas Blatt (Carol) of Dunkirk, Maryland, Philip Blatt (Marcia) of Palmyra, Deborah Latta (Wayne) of Gilbertsville and Wayne Blatt of Womelsdorf; ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Conewago Community Church, 7035 Schoolhouse Road, Hershey.  Private interment in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville.

The family expresses sincere gratitude to the entire staff of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, and especially the personal care staff on unit 2D, for their care of Earl during the past four years.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Conewago Community Church, 7035 Schoolhouse Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

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