Obituaries

Joe L. Freeman, 81, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 in ManorCare, Bethlehem.

Born August 19, 1936 in Phillipsburg, he was a son of the late Harold and Mary (Kase) Freeman.  He and his wife, Glendora were married 49 years.

Joe worked for IKG Industries, Easton and James River, Milford, NJ.  He also served in the US Army.

Surviving with his wife, Glendora, are two daughters, Lorilynn Fearon of Rockaway, NJ and Leatrice Current of Newton, NJ; a son, Louis Freeman of Bangor; two sisters, Elizabeth and Lillian; and six grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm on Monday, October 2, 2017 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.