Bradford J. Blankenship

Bradford J. Blankenship, 86, of New Park, passed away at York Hospital on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Renick Valley, West Virginia, he was a son to the late Lonzo and Rodie (Workman) Blankenship. He was the loving husband of 57 years to the late Viola “Franny” (Hamrick) Blankenship when she passed on August 5, 2020.

Bradford enjoyed watching NASCAR and old Western movies. He was a long-time resident of New Park, PA, where he spent most of his 57 year marriage to Franny. He retired from Maple Lawn Farms after working there for 42 years.

He is survived by his four children, Bradford Blankenship II, Betty Martan, Sandy Smith, and Priscilla “Sue” Windon; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and three siblings, Lloyd Blankenship, Irene George, and Arella Underwood. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Viola; and multiple other siblings.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 12 – 2 pm at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, PA 17363. The funeral service will begin at 2 pm, officiated by Rev. Clark Hollingshead. Interment will immediately follow the service in Prospect Cemetery in New Park.