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Marlene Bodner Obituary

Bodner Marlene (nee Williams) On August 11, 2024, peacefully, in the loving care of her husband of 54 years Bruce, at her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, two days after her 87th birthday. Graduate of Temple University (2005). Retired technician and union representative at Bell Telephone Co. (Verizon). A Global Volunteer who worked to enrich the lives of others along with her own. Devoted daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Williams of Syracuse, N.Y., dear sister of the late Donald (Donny) and Robert (Butchie) Williams (to close family and childhood friends, "Mickey"). Loving mother of 3 daughters the late Brenda, the late Beth and Gwen and son-in-law Timothy Quinn. A cherished "Mimi" to her 10 grandchildren Lauren, Sean, Jessica, Alison, Joseph, Jaime, Andrew, Matthew, Rachel and Kevin, her 19 great-grandchildren Joseph, Hailey, Elena, Madison, Victor, Mackenzie, Nathaniel, Madison, Mason, Jacob, Jax, Cali, Maddox, Elysia, Sean, Meadow, Liliana, Josiah and Forrest. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Marlene's love for family, passion for justice, and fortitude in the face of adversity, will be observed at the home of her daughter on Sat., Sept. 7th at 2 P.M. Message daughter for directions or virtual option at [email protected].

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Aug. 25 to Aug. 28, 2024.

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August 30, 2024

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August 30, 2024

Dear Aunt Gwen and Family,
You have our deepest sympathies. I know too well the crippling loss of a mother. Our hearts are with you. We love you!

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Joe Coccio

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Bobby Panchoo

August 27, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Hugs to you Miss Quinn

Maureen Bhajan

August 25, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Shelly Polge

August 25, 2024

Dear Bruce and Family,
Sending my very deepest sympathy to you all. Mickey was a good friend and a sorority sister when we shared our four years at Syracuse Central
High School. I like to think a strong friendship doesn't need daily conversation and doesn't need togetherness because as long as the
relationship lives in the heart, true friends never part. I will always remember Mickey and the friendship we shared.
May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always,
and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss.
God Bless, Shelly Polge

The 1955 Class of Syracuse Central High School

August 25, 2024

The 1955 class of Syracuse Central High School sends their deepest sympathy for the loss of their classmate and friend, Mickey Williams Bodner.
Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but
the memories last forecer.

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