Hamilton, New Jersey
HAMILTON - Edna T. Bloom, 94, of Hamilton died Thursday, September 19, 2013, at her home. Born in Princeton, she lived in Hamilton for 66 years.
Edna worked at Insulated Duct and Cable in Trenton for a few years before becoming a homemaker. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Edna loved to dance and was an avid bingo player. She was a member of Pearson Memorial United Methodist Church.
Edna was predeceased by her husband, John D. Bloom Jr.; her daughter, Catherine Hayes; her parents, Edwin and Katherine VanPelt; and her sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Joseph Diviaio.
She is survived by her daughter, Marguerite Mangine; three grandchildren Marguerite (Harry) Ortiz, Alexandra Lepore and Richard Pontani. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Kyle Pitts, Kara Pitts, Ashley Pontani, Antonio Pontani, Brianna Pontani, Alicia Lepore and Anabella Lepore; her great-nieces, Vanisse Diviaio Janowski and Barbara Dearborn; her great-nephew, Joseph Diviaio Jr; and two lifelong friends, Josephine Biriki and Eleanor Young.
Relatives and friends may share their condolences with the family on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Pearson Memorial United Methodist Church, 71 Pearson Dr., Hamilton. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the church. Private cremation will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutch Funeral Home, Inc., Trenton.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Bloom's memory to Pearson Memorial United Methodist Church, 71 Pearson Drive, Hamilton, NJ 08610.
Wow! Where does the time go?? I was just remembering the other day how much fun I had joining Edna at Bingo games in later years. She sure did enjoy playing and it was a great chance for us to catch up on one another's life. Such fond memories! :-) She was a very special lady!
Barbara Dearborn
September 15, 2023 | Family
I have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Edna. She was a wonderful part of my memories growing up. An excellent cook I always looked forward to visiting her family. I knew I would be eating an excellent lasagna or homemade turkey soup. I feel very blessed to have had her in my life.
Barbara Dearborn
September 15, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Bloom family. God is not far from each one of us. Always go to him in prayer.
Barbara G
September 22, 2013 | NJ
Oh my, I remember her from my young girl days. She was always smiling and great to be with. She laughed gleefully when I put soy sauce in the icing instead of vanilla then helped the horrified me clean it up! Fond and wonderful memories.
Nancy (Sandusky) Murray
September 22, 2013 | Mahwah, NJ
I would like to celebrate the life of my wonderful, sweet, caring Aunt Edna. She's been a part of my life since birth and definitely one of the best parts. Sweet, sweet lady. Always a smile for me and what a fabulous cook. Her lasagna on New Year's Day was something I looked forward to! I will miss her SO much but am happy that she's with John and Cathy now and no longer uncomfortable.
Barbara Dearborn
September 22, 2013 | Lawrence Township, NJ
We extend sincere condolences to Edna's family.
Jane, Janie and David Snedeker
September 22, 2013
feeling very sad, a lot of memories with Edna and John, my sympathy to Margie and the her girls.Dee
Dee Sandusky
September 22, 2013 | Manchester, NJ
