Frances Patricia Blocher, 75, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at Meyersdale Medical Center, Meyersdale. Born May 19, 1937, in Mount Savage, Md., she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Elizabeth (Winner) Weimer. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Mary Ford and Elaine Beeman. She is survived by her husband, Gary B. Blocher; a son, Jason A. Blocher and M. Melissa Friend, Salisbury; four sisters, Mary Thoerig and Margaret Robison, both of Mount Savage; Elizabeth Rogers, Port Bolivar, Texas and Annette Lashley, Glencoe. Mrs. Blocher was a school teacher for the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District, retiring after 29 years. She received her bachelors of education degree from Frostburg State University, where she was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher's Sororiety. She was also a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, West Salisbury and Somerset Co. Maple Producer's Association. She was an instrumental part of the family businesses, Blocher Farm Service and Milroy Farms. Frances enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling and supporting local theater events. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Hwy., Salisbury. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Nathan Munsch officiating. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Mount Savage. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.
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