Blanche F. Kaduk, 96, formerly of Palmer Township, PA died Monday, February 17, 2014 at Westminster Village in Allentown.
Born Nov. 1, 1917 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Stella (Rosenfeldt) Friedman, who moved as Hungarian immigrants, with their young family, to Easton in 1924. They purchased King’s Cleaners and Dyers from the estate of the late William King who had started the business in 1868. It was located at 225 Ferry St.
Personal: She attended Easton High School, the Budapest Conservatory of Music in Hungary and Churchman’s Business School. Blanche married Arthur Kaduk in 1941. They both became associated with the family business at this time and started a 63 year journey in the dry cleaning business. In 1969 they became sole owners of Kings Cleaners, by now one of the mainstays of downtown Easton. Blanche loved books and reading. She enjoyed playing bridge and golf and was a former member of the Berkleigh Golf Club. She also enjoyed cooking recipes of her Hungarian heritage.
Memberships: She was a member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, Wilson Borough for more than eight decades; a member of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and a life member of Hadassah.
Survivors: Her husband of 73 years: Arthur R.; daughter: Betsy; son: Bruce and his wife: Cecilia of Montville, NJ; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers: Alfred Friedman and Dr. George Friedman.
Services: Will be held 11 AM Thursday (Feb. 20) in the Temple Covenant of Peace, 15th and Northampton Sts., Easton, with a Meal of Consolation following the interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com.
Carol Wogenrich
February 19, 2014 at 9:12 am
Dear Arthur & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Blanche was a beautiful person and I loved spending time with her. As a Hospice volunteer, I visited Blanche the last 6 months. She was a delight and I so enjoyed spending time with you & Blanche. I was with her on Mon. when she died. It was a peaceful passing and I was so happy that she was not alone at that time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will miss her very much.
With sincere sympathy
Carol Wogenrich