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Irene Hetrick

Irene Hetrick

Female 1918 - 2010  (92 years)


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  • Name Irene Hetrick 
    Birth 26 May 1918  Byrnedale, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 7 Jul 2010  Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Saint Joseph Cemetery, Force, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4294  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family Francis G Blessel,   b. 1 Oct 1916, Jay Township, Elk, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jul 1970, Elk County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years) 
    Marriage 10 Sep 1940 
    Children 
    +1. James Blessel  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Sandra Blessel  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F744  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Notes 


    • Irene B. Blessel
      Written by Publisher
      Friday, 09 July 2010
      Irene B. Blessel, 92, of Jefferson St., Byrnedale, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at DRMC West following a short illness.

      She was born May 26, 1918 in Byrnedale, daughter of the late George and Kathryn (McDaniel) Hetrick. She married Francis Blessel on Sept. 10, 1940 and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1970.

      She is survived by two children, Mrs. Charles (Sandy) Bartoletti of Clifton Park, N.Y. and James Blessel and his wife Debby of Clearfield; four grandsons, David, Jeffrey and Michael Bartoletti and Jason Blessel; three great grandchildren, Charlie, Kate and Allie Bartoletti; a brother, George Hetrick of St. Marys; two sisters, Jean Marie Ryan of St. Marys and Dorothy Lewis of Emporium; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hetrick.

      Blessel lived all her life in Byrnedale and was a graduate of Weedville High School. She, with her husband, owned and operated "Blessel's Grocery" of Byrnedale for 35 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Force and the Church Rosary/Altar Society. She was also a member of the Bennetts Valley Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for the late Irene B. Blessel will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Force with Father Thomas Tyler celebrating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Force.

      Private visitation will be held at the family's convenience.

      The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
      Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 July 2010 )

      Irene B. Blessel
      Written by Publisher
      Friday, 09 July 2010
      Irene B. Blessel, 92, of Jefferson St., Byrnedale, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at DRMC West following a short illness.

      She was born May 26, 1918 in Byrnedale, daughter of the late George and Kathryn (McDaniel) Hetrick. She married Francis Blessel on Sept. 10, 1940 and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1970.

      She is survived by two children, Mrs. Charles (Sandy) Bartoletti of Clifton Park, N.Y. and James Blessel and his wife Debby of Clearfield; four grandsons, David, Jeffrey and Michael Bartoletti and Jason Blessel; three great grandchildren, Charlie, Kate and Allie Bartoletti; a brother, George Hetrick of St. Marys; two sisters, Jean Marie Ryan of St. Marys and Dorothy Lewis of Emporium; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hetrick.

      Blessel lived all her life in Byrnedale and was a graduate of Weedville High School. She, with her husband, owned and operated "Blessel's Grocery" of Byrnedale for 35 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Force and the Church Rosary/Altar Society. She was also a member of the Bennetts Valley Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for the late Irene B. Blessel will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Force with Father Thomas Tyler celebrating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Force.

      Private visitation will be held at the family's convenience.

      The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
      Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 July 2010 )
      Irene B. Blessel
      Written by Publisher
      Friday, 09 July 2010
      Irene B. Blessel, 92, of Jefferson St., Byrnedale, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at DRMC West following a short illness.

      She was born May 26, 1918 in Byrnedale, daughter of the late George and Kathryn (McDaniel) Hetrick. She married Francis Blessel on Sept. 10, 1940 and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1970.

      She is survived by two children, Mrs. Charles (Sandy) Bartoletti of Clifton Park, N.Y. and James Blessel and his wife Debby of Clearfield; four grandsons, David, Jeffrey and Michael Bartoletti and Jason Blessel; three great grandchildren, Charlie, Kate and Allie Bartoletti; a brother, George Hetrick of St. Marys; two sisters, Jean Marie Ryan of St. Marys and Dorothy Lewis of Emporium; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hetrick.

      Blessel lived all her life in Byrnedale and was a graduate of Weedville High School. She, with her husband, owned and operated "Blessel's Grocery" of Byrnedale for 35 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Force and the Church Rosary/Altar Society. She was also a member of the Bennetts Valley Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for the late Irene B. Blessel will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Force with Father Thomas Tyler celebrating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Force.

      Private visitation will be held at the family's convenience.

      The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
      Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 July 2010 )

      Irene B. Blessel
      Written by Publisher
      Friday, 09 July 2010
      Irene B. Blessel, 92, of Jefferson St., Byrnedale, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at DRMC West following a short illness.

      She was born May 26, 1918 in Byrnedale, daughter of the late George and Kathryn (McDaniel) Hetrick. She married Francis Blessel on Sept. 10, 1940 and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1970.

      She is survived by two children, Mrs. Charles (Sandy) Bartoletti of Clifton Park, N.Y. and James Blessel and his wife Debby of Clearfield; four grandsons, David, Jeffrey and Michael Bartoletti and Jason Blessel; three great grandchildren, Charlie, Kate and Allie Bartoletti; a brother, George Hetrick of St. Marys; two sisters, Jean Marie Ryan of St. Marys and Dorothy Lewis of Emporium; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hetrick.

      Blessel lived all her life in Byrnedale and was a graduate of Weedville High School. She, with her husband, owned and operated "Blessel's Grocery" of Byrnedale for 35 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Force and the Church Rosary/Altar Society. She was also a member of the Bennetts Valley Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for the late Irene B. Blessel will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Force with Father Thomas Tyler celebrating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Force.

      Private visitation will be held at the family's convenience.

      The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
      Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 July 2010 )