Adelaide E. Blackhurst

Adelaide E. Blackhurst, 93, of Liberty Street, Franklin passed away peacefully at The Caring Place surrounded by her family on December 8, 2013. Born November 3, 1920 in Oil City, PA, Adelaide was the daughter of the late William and Emilena (Reid) Karns. On December 19, 1942 she married Fred L. Blackhurst, who preceded her in death. Adelaide was a 1939 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and a 1942 graduate of the Spencer School of Nursing. She was employed for 27 years as a nurse for the Franklin Regional Medical Center, until her retirement in 1983. Mrs. Blackhurst was a member of the Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Franklin. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a former members of the Nurses Club. Adelaide took much pride in caring for her family, especially her mother, father, and other close relatives. She dedicated her life to the service of others. She was a devoted, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend. She is survived by her son, Fred L. Blackhurst, Jr. and his wife, Candace of Franklin; her daughters, Rebecca Nash and her husband, Gary of Paris, TX and Margaret (Peggy) Brubeck and her husband, Tom of Strongsville, OH. Adelaide is additionally survived by her grandchildren, Eric Brubeck and his wife, Stacey of Cleveland, Chad Brubeck and his wife, Ann of Brunswick Hills, OH, Ryan Brubeck and his wife, Sherlyn of Chicago, Stacey Nash and her husband, Guy of Austin, TX, Michael Blackhurst and his wife, Beth of Austin, TX, Leesa Vitek and her husband, Jeff of Carlisle, and Lori Blackhurst of Pittsburgh; and her 14 great-grandchildren, Harrison and Reid England, Lauren Nash, Madeline Brubeck, Samantha Harry, Katie and Mason Metcaf, Adelaide, Emilene, and Eli Blackhurst, Freddie L. Blackhurst, III, and Lilith, Garrett, and Grant Vitek. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, William H. Karns, III; her sister, Patricia Bryden; an infant sister; and her grandson, Stephen Nash. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Friday, December 13, 2013, from 4-8 p.m. A Christian Wake will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday at 4:30 PM, with Deacon Richard Reed, Officiating. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 949 Liberty Street, Franklin with Monsignor, John J. Herbein as Celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Saint Patrick School, 952 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or The Caring Place c/o of the Christian Loving Fund, P.O. Box 1055, Franklin, PA 16323. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.