Blaine R. House, 50, from Allentown, died suddenly May 7, 2013.

He and his wife Tamara S. (Guditus) House were married 22 years.

Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Ronald B. and Shirley M. (Sheckler) House of Lehighton.

A graduate of Lehighton High School and Bloomsburg University, he was a fifth grade teacher at Towamensing Elementary, Palmerton School District.

He was an avid Penn State Fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Caitlin J. and Jillian M., both at home; brothers Keith L. and wife, Sharon, of Lehighton, Kerry L. of Port Carbon; sisters Kim L. wife of Kevin Manspeaker of Akron, Rhonda M. Sommers of Summit Hill, and Cindy L., wife of David Sechler, of Reamstown.

Arrangements were made by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.