Marion H. Bell

Marion H. Bell obituary

Marion H. Bell

Marion Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costa Memorial Home on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Marion H. Bell (nee Johnson) 97, of Lodi gained her Angel wings on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born in Jersey City to the late Dorothea and Fred Johnson. Marion's greatest joy in life was her family. She devoted her life to them and all who met her were engulfed by her love and warmth and became family. Wife of the late Harvey M. Bell. Devoted mother of Janet Gilroy, the late Harvey F. Bell and his surviving wife Anneliese and the late Marion Grabowski. Loving Grandmother to Sheryl Kral (Ryan), Sara Strange (Bo), and Scott Linfante. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Lauren Grabowski. Adored great-grandmother to Jamie, Ryanna, Addison, Melody and Maxwell. Beloved Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by her sisters, Doris Prater, Irene Goldberg and Helen Waszkiewicz, The "Johnson Girls".
Services will be private. Arrangements are by Costa Memorial Home in Hasbrouck Heights. Memorial contributions to the Autism Speaks Foundation or The ALS Foundation in Marion's name would be appreciated.

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