Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Jun 6, 1939 – Jan 7, 2021 (Age 81)
Charles Bodnar, Jr., 81, of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown. Charles and his wife, Patricia (Solderitz), celebrated 57 years of marriage on April 27th. Born June 6, 1939 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Charles and Nesttie (Kyra) Bodnar, Sr. Charles worked as a machinist at Bethlehem Steel for many years. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army as a cryptographer. Charles was a life member of Northampton VFW Post 4714 and Tri-Boro Sportsman Club. Charles was a faithful member of Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton. He was active with the Northampton Borough Council for over 30 years and served as the President for 11 years and a Constable for 6 years. Charles served on the Northampton Recreation Center Board and the exercise room was named in his honor. He was also an active board member with the Northampton Borough Water Authority for 25 years. Charles served on the Northampton Community Center Board for 24 years.
In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by daughters, Lori Schwartz and husband, Lou, and Cathy Bendekovits and husband, John; grandchildren, Emily, Sarah, Nathan, and Alyssa; brothers, Theodore and wife, Janette, and James and wife, Mary Ann; sister, Veronica Kurtz and husband, Robert; and several nieces and nephews. Charles was predeceased by his son, John, grandson, Justin, and brother, Roger.
Services: Family and friends may live stream the Mass on Wednesday, Jan. 13th at 10:30 a.m. on Queenship of Mary Church’s YouTube channel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to John Bodnar Scholarship Fund LTD, PO Box 71, Northampton, PA 18067 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memorials Giving 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in loving memory of Charles. Online condolences may be offered above.
Read MoreJust found out about his passing and I send my condolences to Pat, Lori and Kathy. He is home with John and I’m sure they are celebrating. Miss those days he would practice with Lori and I on the softball field. Thank you Mr Bodnar for your service to our country and your family. You will always be missed and loved.
Rhonda Maine
February 03, 2021 | Friend
Our condolences to Jim Bodnar and family and friends for the loss of his brother Charles. Peace.
Mr & Mrs Ray Bieak
January 23, 2021 | Friend
Our condolences to Jim Bodnar and family and friends for the loss of his brother Frank. Peace.
Mr & Mrs Ray Bieak
January 23, 2021 | Friend
Cathy and John, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa Jamicky
January 13, 2021 | Friend
Basil was a good friend I played basketball with him on the play ground He had the best 2 hand and set shot and I admit he was better.I will never forget his bachelor party . By the way nobody shoots the 2 handset any more ..
Eddie Sommer 1
January 13, 2021 | Friend
Pat and family, I was so sorry to learn about the passing of your beloved husband and father, my prayers are with you.
Edith Bachman
January 13, 2021 | Neighbor
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I always held Charles in the highest regard. I will never forget his giving me an opportunity to work for the Borough of Northampton as their Community Planner. I was also pleased to donate to the Recreation Center (an important project to
Charlie) and to secure a major grant to further support its construction. I feel a great loss and pray for the Bodnar family in the hope that we will all meet again in the future....
Victor Rodite
January 12, 2021 | Friend
My father’s dear friend: How many times we all walked the rails together and spent on adventures. You were not a blood relative, but I saw you like my fathers brother and my uncle. May God grant you rest in the blissful life with the Heavenly Father and give your family peace. I will miss you
Richard Bach
January 10, 2021 | Friend
Really sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. I worked with him at Saucon as well as No# 1 machine shops. Nice man.
Joe long
January 10, 2021
