Hakeemah Qumar Blanch, 38, of Bethlehem Township, died Jan. 1, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born in Orange, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Judith Ann Blanch.

She was a member of the Access Services Community where she enjoyed music, food, drums, dancing, and especially the Access staff.

In addition to her Access family, she is survived by a sister, Lakishia Blanch of Newark, New Jersey; a nephew; Qua-dier Blanch; two nieces, Caylah Blanch and Arissa Blanch; six half-siblings, Hakeem Peebles, Anthony Peebles, Samira Mack, Alquan Mack, Fatima Mack and Talim Mack; an aunt, AL -Virginia Blanch; and a cousin, Damar Blanch.

She was predeceased by two siblings,: Jayshone and Y-nekia Blanch.

Contributions may be made to Access LIFE Program, 500 W. Office Center Drive - #100, Fort Washington, PA 19034.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.