Cynthia K. Rutkowski

Cyndi lost her battle with lung cancer November 17, 2017, at the age of 49.

She was the loving lifelong spouse to Todd Blankenbiller, of Fleetwood, for 34 years.

Cyndi is survived by her son, Ryan Lee Blankenbiller.

Cyndi was very blessed with her son Ryan, a blessing she did not think she would ever have. He was truly the light and joy of her life.

Cyndi is also survived by her mother, Joanne F. Tucci, Fleetwood, her sisters; Lorraine Rutkowski, Kenhorst, Jennifer Heinly, wife of Jeffrey A., Muhlenberg ; a niece, Heather Strom, and a nephew, Ethan Heinly. Also survivng her is an aunt, Sylvia Salsano, Muhlenberg; Todd's mother, Donna L., wife of Leon Sweitzer, Temple, father Raymond L. husband of Irene Blankenbiller, and sister in law, Justine L., wife of Michael D. Stump, Temple.

Cyndi is predeceased by her father, Robert F. Rutkowski, step-father John N. Tucci, brother Kevin Rutkowski, grandparents, Anthony and Mary Rutkowski, and Stella and Leon Zashtaft.

Cyndi was a graduate of Reading High School

Through the loving relationship Cyndi had with Todd, she was blessed with a large extended family who loved her as a daughter, sister and friend. She loved them all dearly and was blessed to have them in her life.

Cyndi's presence will be missed greatly from everyone whose life she touched in her short time here. Her footprints will be etched in our hearts forever.

Cyndi's family would like to especially thank the Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Cancer Center for their loving care.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at 11 a.m., in Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 5153 Kutztown Road, Temple. Burial will follow in Salem Shalters Cemetery, Fleetwood. A visitation will be held the night before, Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and again Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.