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James Blum Obituary
James L. Blum, 89, of Fornaciari Drive, Cementon, Whitehall Twp., died early Friday morning, May 27, 2011, VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. He was the husband of Emelene R. (Kosman) Blum. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Urban and Katie (Dougherty) Blum. James worked in the chemical dept. and late in security for the former Trojan Powder Co., N. Whitehall Twp., 25 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Howertown. He was a 1933 graduate of Allen High School. A US Army Veteran of WWII, James served with the 2nd Ranger Bn, participated in Normandy Invasion of the European Theater, awarded Bronze Star and Arrowhead, achieved rank of Cpl. He was also a member of St. Francis Sick & Beneficial Society, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Janet L. wife of Dave Wintermute of Allentown, Gayle A. wife of William Chrvala of Whitehall Twp.; son, David J. and wife Dolores of Whitehall Twp.; four grandchildren, Karyn, Brian, Heather and Will; four step-grandchildren, Paulette, Michael, Michelle and Joey; three great-grandchildren, Kamron, Kaley and Chase; two step-great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Gabriel; sister, Gloria Maccaro of Winston Salem, NC; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Kathryn Yost, brother, Richard. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Johns United Church of Christ, 22 Atlas Road, Northampton (Howertown), PA 18067. Call, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Interment with Military Honors, Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Twp. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: Church Memorial Fund.
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Enid Hower
May 31, 2011
Heather: Deepest sympathy on the passing of your grandfather. I remember stories you shared with me about him. Life goes on but it sure is never the same. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
May 30, 2011
Aunt Emily, David, Janet and Gayle. My deepest sympathies on the passing of a great uncle, WWII POW, and an all around great man. Many memories of cherry picking and apricot picking at your home. God bless you all. Mary Ellen (Blum) Arndt
May 30, 2011
I was very saddened to hear of uncle Jimmy's passing. He was one of my hero's. I'll never forget the great times we had when the parents took us to your home. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. Tom Snyder
Pam Mills
May 29, 2011
Aunt Emily, Janet, David & Gayle - Very sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Jimmy. We will always remember the good times had at your house with the four of you playing cards and all of us kids running around having a good time. Mom sends her love and rememberances.
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