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Frank B. Bloomfield

September 26, 2017

Frank B. Bloomfield, 68 of Forks Twp., PA died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at home. Born Feb. 4, 1949 in Lansing, Michigan he was the son of the late Jack and Frances (Razzo) Bloomfield. His wife, the former Mary Margaret Hanrahan died in 2008.

Frank was raised in Orange, NJ, attended St. Venantius School and graduated from Orange HS in 1967. He received his BA from Seton Hall University in 1974 and his MA from William Paterson University in 1982. He had a long career with AT&T receiving numerous awards before retiring as Project Manager in 2014. Frank enjoyed cooking, playing cards and in retirement, golfing, but his greatest enjoyment was watching his two daughters grow to be the strong, beautiful women they are today.

He is survived by his daughters: Catherine and Madeline; his significant other: Yvonne Dailey; and his dear friend: Felix Spinelli.

A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday (Sept. 30) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period 5 to 6:30 PM Friday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Eugene J. Swarctz

September 21, 2017

Eugene J. Swarctz, 95, formerly of Clifton, NJ, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Alexandrea Manor.

Born December 13, 1921 in Wallington, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Polak) Szwarc. His wife, Rose Marie (Serritella) Swarctz died in 2014. He served in the Army during WWII.

Surviving are his son, Joseph Swarctz of Forks Township and a granddaughter.

Services were private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Pat Jud Colicchio

September 21, 2017

Pat Jud Colicchio, 90 of Wanaque, NJ died Sept. 21, 2017 in Bryan, TX. Born Jan. 17, 1927 in Haskell, NJ he was a son of the late Pat and Nancy (DelVecchio) Colicchio. A graduate of Butler High School, he served in the Navy during WWII and was employed by the Passaic County Sewage Works. He was the Mayor of Wanaque from 1983 to 1986, a Councilman and former Wanaque Democratic Chair. Jud had been a past-president and member of Lakeland Regional School Board and was a member of the VFW, Lions Club, American Legion and life member of Haskell Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by 2 sons: Robert and Robin Colicchio and 2 grandchildren: Julie and David August Colicchio.

A Celebration of his Life will be held from 2 to 6 PM Saturday (Oct. 28) in the Haskell Firehouse on 4th Avenue. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Edwin W. Force

September 16, 2017

Edwin W. Force, 81 of Bethlehem, PA died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at home. Born November 2, 1935 in Bethlehem Twp., PA he was a son of the late Edwin A. and Arlene (Dornblaser) Force. He and his wife Nancy (Weaver) were married 60 years. He was a 1954 graduate of Wilson High School and member of their football team. He served in the US Air Force for 20 years, then worked at Lehigh University for 27 years before retiring. He was of the Lutheran faith.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy; daughter: Cheri Reiser of Davenport, FL; sons: Edwin Force, II and his wife Denise of Hanover Twp., PA, Kenneth Force and his wife Alison of Nazareth, PA; a sister: Barbara Van Billiard; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Services are private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment will be in Hellertown Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Mary G. Ficzko

September 12, 2017

Mary Grace Ficzko, 88, formerly of Easton, passed away Tuesday evening, September 12, 2017 in her Macungie home. She was a daughter of the late Dominick and Anna (Gualano) Grillo. Mary was a former member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and worked as a seamstress for several Lehigh Valley garment manufacturers.

She is survived by her daughter: Louise Ficzko Smigo; daughter-in-law’s: Susan “Sue” Ficzko and JoAnne Ficzko; three grandchildren: Michael Ficzko, Samantha Ficzko Smith and Gavin Ficzko; and four great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her husband: Ladislaus “Leo” Ficzko, sons: Dominick “Nick” Ficzko and Thomas “Tom” Ficzko, and sisters: Sylvia “Sara” Pretopapa Frankenfield and Consiglia “Sue” Presto.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Sunday (Sept. 17) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

For memorial contributions please consider the Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18103. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Prudencia “Violet” Meuser

September 12, 2017

Prudencia “Violet” Meuser, 70, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Old Orchard Health Care Center.

Born March 31, 1947 in The Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Bayani and Prudencia (Felipe) Yraola. Her husband, Donald A. Meuser died in 1996.

Prudencia was a nurse at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Allentown and Easton Hospital. She was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church and the BLD Praise and Worship Group.

She is survived by two brothers and two sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday, September 18, 2017 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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Stephen Paul Lariar

September 2, 2017

Stephen Paul Lariar, 73, of Hanover Township, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2, 2017.

Born February 27, 1944 in Oceanside, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Susan (Meyer) Lariar. He and his wife, Diane (Gitman) Lariar were married 25 years.

Stephen was a businessman, passionate about his work in the garment industry. He was a volunteer at Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. He loved music, politics, gardening, nature, cooking, and eating well. He enjoyed geology and collecting music boxes. Steve had a wonderful sense of humor and knew how to make everyone smile.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Diane; daughter, Zoe Obara and her husband, Steven, of Virginia Beach, VA; two sons, Randy Lariar and his wife, Tory, of NYC, and Sidney Lariar and his girlfriend, Kaysey Davis, of East Norriton, PA; sister, Linda Webb Varian; two grandchildren, Chloe Obara and Clay Obara; niece, Sara Jane Haggerty; and his exchange student “Fractional Son”, Diego Curvo.

A Celebration of Stephen’s Life will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem, PA. A Time to Remember Service will begin at 1:30 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Minsi Trails Council, BSA, PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.

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Shirley R. Jones

August 30, 2017

Shirley R. Jones, 88 of Easton, PA and Hilton Head, SC died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at her home. Born April 25, 1929 in Bluefield, West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Blanche (Peery) and Richard Ward. She had been a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson where she was a Sunday School teacher and served on the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Easton Hospital Women’s Board.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Richard E. Jones; son: Robert S. Jones and his wife Katie of Hilton Head; daughter: Terri A. Souders and her husband Robert of Palmer Twp., PA; sister: Hazel Kadimik of Sea Girt, NJ; 4 grandchildren: Stacy Wlodarcik, Stephanie Check, Chris Jones and Andy Jones and 3 great-grandchildren.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday (Sept. 5) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 10 to 11 AM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Association-LV Branch, 617 A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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