Cletus J. van Blargan
SexMale
Age60
 
Born17 December 1910inSheppton, Schuylkill County PA (US)
Died12 January 1971inDanville, Montour County PA (US)
BuriedinCalvary Cemetery, Drums, Luzerne County PA (US)
FatherJoseph van Blargan
 Born February 1867
 Diedabout 1931
MotherEllen Logan
 Born23 August 1876
 Died26 August 1931
SisterCatherine
BrotherMartin
SisterMary E. born 1892
SisterJosephine M. born 8 April 1893
BrotherFrancis James born 11 September 1897
SisterMartha born 19 October 1900
SisterFlorence born 28 April 1908
SisterRita C. born 6 March 1913
SisterJean Geraldine born 12 December 1918
Residence(s)West Hazleton, Luzerne County PA (US) in 1955

MilitaryWorld War IIU.S. Navy, Machinist's Mate 1st Class from 4 October 1943 until 18 November 1945

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Marriage 1936 
withDorothy Conahan
Born20 November 1911inWest Hazleton, Luzerne County PA (US)
Died17 September 2010inHazleton, Luzerne County PA (US)
Burried inCalvary Cemetery, Drums, Luzerne County PA (US)
Children Cletus J. born 1949
ObituaryDorothy Van Blargan Sept. 17, 2010 Dorothy Van Blargan of West Hazleton, passed away Friday evening in Hazleton General Hospital after a short illness.
She was born in West Hazleton, the daughter of the late John and Anna Walsh Conahan and was a lifetime resident of the area. Dorothy was a graduate of St. Gabriel High School. She was employed by Genetti Markets for 30 years. She was also owner of the former Hazle Oil gas station. She was a lifetime member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Hazleton and the Altar and Rosary Society of the parish.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus Van Blargan, in 1970; a grandson, Kevin, in 2000; two brothers, John and Patrick Conahan. Dorothy is survived by her loving and devoted son, Cletus Van Blargan Jr and wife, Jane, Hazleton; and her grandchildren, the joys of her life, Brian Van Blargan and wife, Carrie; Molly Billig and husband, Keith; great-grandchildren, Luke Billig and Kali Van Blargan; and family friend, Jean Dougherty.
Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She cherished her family. Nana will be sadly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Hazleton. The Rev Con-nell McHugh will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Drums. Calling hours will be held Tuesday morning at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Hazleton from 9 to 10 a.m. The family requests donations in memory of Dorothy to Helping Hands Society 30 Rocky Road, Hazleton, PA 18201.

Standard-Speaker, September 20, 2010


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Gravestone on Calvary
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Luzerne County PA (US)
(Source: Mary Elizabeth)


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