Charles Bodnar Jr.

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. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. 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.