Charles J. Ihling, Jr., 87, of Forks Twp., PA died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus. Born September 12, 1933 in Newark, NJ he was a son of the late Jessie (Johnson) and Charles Ihling, Sr. He was a graduate of North Hunterdon High School, the RCA Institute and served in the Army during the Korean War. Charles owned Ihling’s TV and Appliance Store in Clinton, NJ (operated now by his son Richard) for many years before retiring. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Phillipsburg, NJ and the Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley (Wilhelm) Ihling; 4 children: Charles Ihling (wife Connie) of Bethlehem, PA, Richard Ihling (wife Joanne) of Clinton, NJ, Cindy Cortazzo of Texas, Loralee Smith (husband Scott) of Nazareth, PA; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. His brothers Bob and Bill Ihling died earlier.
Graveside services will be held 2 PM Thursday (Dec. 10) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. A memorial service at the church will be held at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 810 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Singley
December 10, 2020 at 9:46 am
Dear Richie and family, I am very sorry for your loss
Juanita
December 11, 2020 at 4:26 pm
Richard, words cannot express the loss you must be feeling. 💜🕯 I’m always just a phone call away. Peace to Mom, and the family. Comfort to Dad, may he Rest In Peace🙏😢
Glenn Lambert, MD
January 24, 2021 at 10:43 pm
My condolences to the Ihling family. “Doc” and I were unshakeable buddies in high school. Ed Sutton was the other guy in our gang. We went our separate ways but the bond stayed. Such memories now that we are in this phase of life. Doc was an upright guy and cared about his family and doing the right thing. Must have been from all those get-togethers we guys had.
So sorry to have a good friend pass on.
My best, Glenn