RARITAN- Christine O'Dell, 75, died surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born on December 1, 1939 to the late Christina (Bednar) Stephen Lajda in Newark, NJ.

Christine was a member of the Raritan Seniors and she enjoyed bowling, trips to Atlantic City and had a vast collection of dolls. She was a kind, caring, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Christine is survived by her loving son Mark O'Dell and daughter in law Karen, two cherished grandchildren, Mark Jr. and Robin O'Dell. She was predeceased by her husband Robert T. O'Dell, a daughter Patricia and a brother John Lajda.

Viewing will be Monday, November 9, 2015 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Bongiovi Funeral Home 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ (908) 725-1887. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015 beginning with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 AM at the funeral home followed by an 11 AM Religious Services at St. Paul Lutheran Church 15 W. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ. Interment will be conducted at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union, NJ.

"Forever in our Hearts"