Obituaries

Christopher M. Reed, 36 of Bethlehem, PA died and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Born August 16, 1985 in Allentown, PA he was a son of Kathryn (Shute) Reed of Bethlehem and Gregory R. Reed, who died last year. Christopher was a graduate of Salisbury High School where he played baseball. He was a member of the New Covenant Christian Community Church of Bethlehem and former member of Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, Bethlehem, and Fellowship Church, Phillipsburg, NJ. He also volunteered at the Trinity Episcopal Church Soup Kitchen.

He is survived by his mother, Kathryn; two brothers: Douglas of Bethlehem, Jason (wife Erin) of Leola, PA; sister: Jessica Reed (husband Caleb) of Denver, CO; and two nieces: Emma and Hannah.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Fellowship Church, 300 Cromwell St., Phillipsburg, NJ with a luncheon to follow. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Fellowship Church, 300 Cromwell St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Frederick K. “Rick” Loomis, Jr., 78, of Plainfield Township, died Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Gracedale. Born November 28, 1943 in Beverly, Mass., he was a son of the late Frederick K. and Dorothy (Leu) Loomis. He and his wife, Rita (Romano) Loomis were married 59 years. Rick was the executive director of the Nazareth YMCA until retiring. Prior to that he was the director of the Bethlehem YMCA, the Gloucester, Mass. YMCA and the Middletown, Conn. YMCA. After retiring he worked for Clean Water Action and PA State Representative Karen Beyer. Rick received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Springfield College, Springfield, Mass. He was a life member of AMA, a member of ABATE and a member of St. Luke’s U.C.C., Belfast. For many years he organized the Rolling Thunder Toy Run. He was also a musician, playing guitar and singing with various bands from college throughout his adult life.

Surviving with his wife, Rita are his daughter, Bonnie E. Loomis-Koch and her husband Steven of Nazareth; a brother, David Loomis; a sister, Barbara Zelechoski; and three grandchildren, Dakota, Mason and Kara. His son, F. Kimball Loomis, III died earlier.

Services are 11 AM Thursday, April 28 at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 471 Belfast Rd., Nazareth with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment will follow in Belfast Union Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s U.C.C., 471 Belfast Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Rose A. “Sis” Van Vliet, 94, of Williams Township, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in her home. Born October 16, 1927 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Rumore) March. Her husband, Richard L. Van Vliet died in 1996.

Surviving are her daughters, Robin R. Hess and her husband, Jake and Rhonda L. Broadhead and her husband, Rich; a son, Richard L. Van Vliet and his wife, Donna; two sisters, Pauline LaLonde and Nina Troutman; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her son, Randy M. Van Vliet; three brothers, Phil, Roland and Joseph March; and a sister, Mary Louise Gold died earlier.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Palmer Township. A visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Terri Jaworowski, 62, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Gracedale. Born April 16, 1959 in Phillipsburg, she was the daughter of Glen Keim and the late Carolyn (Andrews) Keim.

Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Gary Stevens; her children, Chelsea Jaworowski, Shaylyn Jaworowski, and Tara Jensen; and three grandchildren. Her brother, Kenneth Keim died earlier.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.