Blanche E. Fortna, 84, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at home. Born in Bronx, NY on September 16, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Carl Weihs  and Anna (Gocal) Snavely.

Blanche was a 1959 graduate of Lebanon High School and a member of St. Mary's Church. She was a barmaid at the former Sho-Bar, Gentlemen's Bar, Hook and Ladder Club, and Central Democratic Club. She loved playing the lottery and going to Atlantic City and Hollywood Casino to play the slots.  She enjoyed doing word search puzzles, watching the Phillies and Eagles play, going to market, out to eat, church bazaars, and trips to Rehoboth Beach.

Blanche is survived by five children: Carl Fortna, husband of Michelle; John Fortna, Jr.; David Fortna, husband of Audrey; Michelle Fortna and fiance Dennis Runkle; and Mike Folmer; four grandchildren: Amanda Carpenter, wife of A.J., Brett Fortna, Natasha Shaw, and Kate Fortna; eight great grandchildren: Owen, Kierra, Jaelynn, Amiah, Anastazija, Mya, Kyrin, and Julian; brother, Carl Weihs; and her very good friends, Lorraine  Finnegan, Susan Drupp, and Aileen Fortna. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Fortna.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Blanche's name may be made to a charity of your choice.  Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements.  The family welcomes your memories and messages in our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com