Ai Samuel "Bud" Bloom, 97, of Curwensville passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at his home, which was the exact house he was born in.
Born May 20, 1921, he was the son of Frederick L. and Anna L. (Norris) Bloom. Mr. Bloom was the owner/operator of the Century Farm and was a farmer most of his life.
He had also worked for American Welding in Ohio for five years, Piper Aircraft in the tool and die department for 13 years and Crescent Brick for 13 years as a kiln fireman.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of the World War II, serving as an airplane mechanic. He was a life member of Post 842 Curwensville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 505 Curwensville American legion and the Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co.
He was also a member of the Curwensville Loyal Order Of Moose, the Clearfield County Historical Society and the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society. He was involved with compiling the "Bloom" family history.
On Feb. 8, 1946 in Curwensville, he wed the former Elsie M. "Mickie" Harmic, who preceded him in death June 23, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ester Grimes; two brothers, Fred and Donald Bloom; and a grandson, Michael Conley.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Conley and her husband, Robert and Linda Brocious and her husband, Roger, both of Curwensville; two grandchildren, Valerie Prave and her husband, Marc of Curwensville and Matthew Brocious and his wife, Beth of Lillington, N.C.; and five great-grandchildren, Natalia, Madeline and Walter Brocious of Lillington, N.C., and Aubrey and Olivia Prave of Austin, Texas.
Also surviving are a sister-in-law Genevieve Bloom of Curwensville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Ai "Bud" Bloom will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Pastor Richard Steuernagle officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Gant Daily from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, 2018
Born May 20, 1921, he was the son of Frederick L. and Anna L. (Norris) Bloom. Mr. Bloom was the owner/operator of the Century Farm and was a farmer most of his life.
He had also worked for American Welding in Ohio for five years, Piper Aircraft in the tool and die department for 13 years and Crescent Brick for 13 years as a kiln fireman.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of the World War II, serving as an airplane mechanic. He was a life member of Post 842 Curwensville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 505 Curwensville American legion and the Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co.
He was also a member of the Curwensville Loyal Order Of Moose, the Clearfield County Historical Society and the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society. He was involved with compiling the "Bloom" family history.
On Feb. 8, 1946 in Curwensville, he wed the former Elsie M. "Mickie" Harmic, who preceded him in death June 23, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ester Grimes; two brothers, Fred and Donald Bloom; and a grandson, Michael Conley.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Conley and her husband, Robert and Linda Brocious and her husband, Roger, both of Curwensville; two grandchildren, Valerie Prave and her husband, Marc of Curwensville and Matthew Brocious and his wife, Beth of Lillington, N.C.; and five great-grandchildren, Natalia, Madeline and Walter Brocious of Lillington, N.C., and Aubrey and Olivia Prave of Austin, Texas.
Also surviving are a sister-in-law Genevieve Bloom of Curwensville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Ai "Bud" Bloom will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Pastor Richard Steuernagle officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Gant Daily from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, 2018
Ai Samuel "Bud" Bloom, 97, of Curwensville passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at his home, which was the exact house he was born in.
Born May 20, 1921, he was the son of Frederick L. and Anna L. (Norris) Bloom. Mr. Bloom was the owner/operator of the Century Farm and was a farmer most of his life.
He had also worked for American Welding in Ohio for five years, Piper Aircraft in the tool and die department for 13 years and Crescent Brick for 13 years as a kiln fireman.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of the World War II, serving as an airplane mechanic. He was a life member of Post 842 Curwensville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 505 Curwensville American legion and the Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co.
He was also a member of the Curwensville Loyal Order Of Moose, the Clearfield County Historical Society and the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society. He was involved with compiling the "Bloom" family history.
On Feb. 8, 1946 in Curwensville, he wed the former Elsie M. "Mickie" Harmic, who preceded him in death June 23, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ester Grimes; two brothers, Fred and Donald Bloom; and a grandson, Michael Conley.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Conley and her husband, Robert and Linda Brocious and her husband, Roger, both of Curwensville; two grandchildren, Valerie Prave and her husband, Marc of Curwensville and Matthew Brocious and his wife, Beth of Lillington, N.C.; and five great-grandchildren, Natalia, Madeline and Walter Brocious of Lillington, N.C., and Aubrey and Olivia Prave of Austin, Texas.
Also surviving are a sister-in-law Genevieve Bloom of Curwensville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Ai "Bud" Bloom will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Pastor Richard Steuernagle officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Gant Daily from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, 2018
Born May 20, 1921, he was the son of Frederick L. and Anna L. (Norris) Bloom. Mr. Bloom was the owner/operator of the Century Farm and was a farmer most of his life.
He had also worked for American Welding in Ohio for five years, Piper Aircraft in the tool and die department for 13 years and Crescent Brick for 13 years as a kiln fireman.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of the World War II, serving as an airplane mechanic. He was a life member of Post 842 Curwensville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 505 Curwensville American legion and the Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co.
He was also a member of the Curwensville Loyal Order Of Moose, the Clearfield County Historical Society and the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society. He was involved with compiling the "Bloom" family history.
On Feb. 8, 1946 in Curwensville, he wed the former Elsie M. "Mickie" Harmic, who preceded him in death June 23, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ester Grimes; two brothers, Fred and Donald Bloom; and a grandson, Michael Conley.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Conley and her husband, Robert and Linda Brocious and her husband, Roger, both of Curwensville; two grandchildren, Valerie Prave and her husband, Marc of Curwensville and Matthew Brocious and his wife, Beth of Lillington, N.C.; and five great-grandchildren, Natalia, Madeline and Walter Brocious of Lillington, N.C., and Aubrey and Olivia Prave of Austin, Texas.
Also surviving are a sister-in-law Genevieve Bloom of Curwensville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Ai "Bud" Bloom will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Pastor Richard Steuernagle officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.
Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Gant Daily from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, 2018
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