Who's Who in Virginia's Long Term Care Facilities
Mrs. Jacquelyn Oblinger
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Mrs.
Jacquelyn Oblinger, 82 years old, was born September 16, 1928 in
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. As a child her family relocated to
Bluefield, Virginia. It was in Bluefield where she met and married her
husband John in 1947.
Mrs. Oblinger obtained a Master’s Degree from Marshall University. In 1956, she was asked to write and produce a television show for WHIS-TV in Bluefield. She later hosted her own show in Charleston. She interviewed many prominent people including first lady Jackie Kennedy’s first hour-long television interview. After her work in television, she helped found the communications program at Bluefield College. She taught there for 19 years. After retiring, she took a volunteer position with the March of Dimes. She spoke all over the state on their behalf. She continues to be a blessing to all who meet her.
Mrs. Jacquelyn Oblinger and her husband are both residents at Carrington Place at Wytheville where they have resided since June 2010.
