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John Blaum Obituary
John C. Blaum, 79, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away at the Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Taylor.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Carl and Josephine Harchik Blaum. John was a 1964 graduate of St. Nicholas High School. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving with the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967. Following his military service, John graduated from Penn State Wilkes-Barre, with his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He was later employed by PPL Electric Utilities.
John was a deeply religious man and devout Catholic. He was a member of St. Nicholas-St. Mary Parish in Wilkes-Barre. John loved to play his guitar and write his own music.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Lawrence; brothers, Charles and Joseph Blaum; and sister, Dorothy Ann St. John.
John is survived by his sister, Carol Butler and her husband, Stephen, Finksburg, Md.; brother, Frank Blaum, Wilkes-Barre; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, June 28, 2025, from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Deacon William Behm will officiate. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Shavertown.
A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (In Memo Behavioral Health 8070), 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Condolences may be sent by visiting John's obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.
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Sharon
June 27, 2025
You will be in our hearts always!
Carolyn
June 27, 2025
He gave his life for his country and came back a broken man but through his struggles he always loved God and his family he was a brilliant light that didn't get to shine.
Annee Blaum
June 26, 2025
I have lovely memories of my uncle John, who was very caring and loving towards me my whole life. I cherish those memories with him. Much love. Annee
Robert J. Miklas, USN, 1963-1967.
June 25, 2025
"A Vietnam Veteran has passed away today." John, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow war veteran.
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Gwen and family
June 25, 2025
Although your time on this earth was not easy, you always had a song in your heart. We love you and we will miss you. Keep singing!
Linda Giberson Bond
June 24, 2025
Deeply sorry for your loss. May the Heavenly Father comfort you all at this time. God bless.
Sharon Blaum - Hixson
June 23, 2025
My best memories of You are coming to our house to sing and play your instruments ! You had so much talent and a heart of gold ! I Thank you for comforting my dad in his time of need ! I Thank you for being my Godfather and I will never forget you !
I love you ! Sharon
Paul Dombroski
June 15, 2025
Uncle John was a kind and loving man. May he rest in peace. Deepest condolences to the Blaum family.
Robert J. Miklas, USN, 1963-1967.
June 15, 2025
"A Vietnam Veteran has passed away today." John, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow war veteran.
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