Charlene N. (Schaefer) Bloom

Charlene N. Bloom, 77, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Scranton May 29, 1941, she was a daughter to the late Charles and Mildred (Smith) Schaefer. Charlene worked at A. Rifkin Co. in Wilkes-Barre and later at Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, from where she retired. She was a member of Cambra Christian Church. Charlene enjoyed tending to her flowers, sewing, country music, and dining with her family and friends. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving Charlene is her daughter: Amanda Simonson and fiance, Mike Schuckers, of Stillwater, grandchildren: Caiden and Ethan Schuckers, sister-in-law: Ginny Begin of OH, dog: Missy, cat: Penny, and many foster children to whom she mothered. Charlene was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Warren Bloom. Also preceding was daughter: Christi Lynn Simonson. All are welcome to join Charlene's family for her funeral 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 28 at the Kelchner-McMichael-Baker Funeral Home, 119-121 East Third Street, Berwick. Officiating will be Pastor Deb Harvey. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Berwick. Memorial contributions in Charlene's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online messages of love and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.