Blanche A. Reberger, 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 12 after a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late Richard L. Howes and Emma (Ora) Maltais Howes Elworth.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lowell (Wes) Reberger; three daughters, Carol Guettler and companion Patrick Nannery of Riverview, Joanne (Jim) Gardner in Colorado, and Elaine (Dan) Viall in Massachusetts. She was the loving grandmother of Tara Walor, Cheri Woloski, Sean and Stephen Sacco, Derek and Tracy Choquette, and Scott Guettler. She also is survived by a brother Albert (Delores) Howes of Venice; a sister, Ruth Maronski in Massachusetts; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Another brother Richard A. Howes predeceased her.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. There will be no local services.

She will be interred in the family plot in Williamston, Mass., at a later date.

Donations may be made to LifePath Hospice 12973 N. Telecom Parkway Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 or visit development@chaptershealth.org