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John Barber

June 30, 2015

John Barber, 88, of Easton, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in his home.

Born March 25, 1927 in Bainbridge, GA, he was a son of the late John and Mary Lizzie (Leech) Elijah.  He worked at Victaulic, Easton and later at Hunterdon Developmental Center until retiring in 2005.

He was a member of Greater Shiloh Church and Free and Accepted Masons.

Surviving are his children with his 1st wife (the late Daisy Barber):  Blanchard Barber of Scranton, John Barber of Easton, and Joanne Barber Keifer of Orlando, FL;  his 2nd wife, Elizabeth Freeman and their children:  John Freeman and his wife, Veronica of Easton, Kim Walls and her husband, Terry of Easton, and Lenora Thom of Easton; 6 grandchildren:  Keenan, Nakeya, Corey, Michelle, Michael and Lenay; and 9 great grandchildren.  His son, Michael Freeman died earlier.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, July 6, 2015 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 pm on Sunday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Mr/Mrs Leon C Pulus

    July 18, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Blanchard, John, Joanne,
    Our deepest sympathy in your loss of ‘Dad’. We had some fun & great memories of your mom & dad and of course you “Kids”! If you are ever in the neighborhood drop in! We would really enjoy visiting with you three!! Hugs and God’ Grace help you your loss!