Josephine R. (Jerrytone) Blume

Josephine R. Blume, 94, of Orwigsburg passed away quietly Wednesday, August 10th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pittston on December 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Carmella (Mangione) and Samuel Jerrytone.

She was a loving homemaker most of her life. In healthier years, she marvelled friends and family with her extraordinary baking skills and Italian fare.

Josephine is survived by her daughter, Sharon Blume, wife of Joey Bracco, of Brooklyn and Orwigsburg; a son, George W. Blume, Jr. and wife Laura (Brosi) of Long Island, NY; and daughter Kara, wife of George Umbenhauer, of Auburn. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Georgia, Georgie and Carly, as well as great grandchildren, Lana and Charlie.
In addition to her late husband George W. Blume, Josephine is preceded in death by two sisters; Connie Oliver, Jane Mikolosko and two brothers; Al and Jerry Jerrytone.
Josephine was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven.

Services and interment is private at the convenience of family.

Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements.