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Jean Marie Blum

1947 - 2020

Jean Marie Blum obituary, 1947-2020, Northampton, PA

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

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Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton

326 East 21st St

Northampton, Pennsylvania

Jean Blum Obituary

Jean Marie Blum, 73, died peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was the wife of the late Daniel E. Blum. Born February 17, 1947 in Northampton, she was the daughter of Kathleen (McCallion) Bodnar and the late Michael Bodnar. She loved spending time with her family, going shopping, trips to the casino and listening to polka music at the summer church picnics. In addition to her mother, Jean will be dearly missed by her sister, Stephanie; brother, Michael and his wife, Diane; her sons, Danny and his wife, Jeri, Rob and his companion, Maria Dizon; son-in-law, Matthew Stefanov; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and her other relatives and friends. Jean was predeceased by her daughter, Jean Stefanov. Private services are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to the Brain Injury Assoc. of America, www.biausa.org, 800-444-6443, in loving memory of Jean.

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 27, 2020.

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john marino

June 30, 2020

Mike and Steph, sorry to hear of the passing of Jean. she had a loving and caring family that was there for her. I will miss giving her rides on Sunday. I know I was her favorite driver.

Barry Sandy and Tessie

June 27, 2020

To the Bodnar FamilyBarry, Tessie and Sandy share in your grief over the passing of Jean. Jean was a wonderful person, very caring, and loving. She will surely be missed. Were sure all your wonderful memories of her will bring peace. May God place his hand on all of you and help you on this journey. With much love and prayers.

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