Gladys S. Millheim, 93, of Forks Twp., PA died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home. Born September 19, 1927 in Scranton, PA she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mildred (May) Schell. Her husband Francis W. Millheim died in 1985. She was a graduate of Easton High School and Churchman’s Business College. Gladys was employed by Lafayette College for 55 years before retiring. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton and a Past Grand Matron of the William Parsons Chapter, O.E.S. She was also an election poll worker in Forks Twp. and member of the Forks Twp. Historical Society.
She is survived by her daughters: Melinda Stitt of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Melanie Delserro (husband Gary) of Forks Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren: Thomas Stitt, Jr., Victoria Reinhardt, Andrew Stitt, Sean Delserro, Ashley Delserro; and 2 great-granddaughters: Ava and Daniella Stitt.
Graveside services will be held 11:30 AM Saturday (May 15) at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton, with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042 or to the Forks Twp. Historical Society, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Mark J. Biedlingmaier
May 12, 2021 at 11:15 am
Dear Melinda and family, so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing, and a special blessing that she left you on Mother’s Day to rejoin your Dad after these many years. A charming and grand lady, she was blessed to see your success in the professional world and raising a tremendous family with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Be consoled by the pleasant and happy memories of the good times, and may she Rest in Peace. Fondly, Mark B. (Mexico City)
Karen Snyder
May 13, 2021 at 2:07 pm
Dear Melanie & Melinda, My mother Betty & I were saddened to hear of you moms passing. Mom & I share many happy memories of her, your dad & of you 2 girls when we were kids playing in your parents backyard/orchard for many picnics. My sister Louise & her became closer friends both being from Martins Creek & sharing rides to OES affairs. She truly was one “GRAND” lady & will be missed by many.. With deepest sympathy, Betty L & Karen
Karl and Gloria Miller
May 13, 2021 at 8:04 pm
To the family of Gladys Millheim,
We are saddened by the news of the passing of dear Gladys. She was a friend for many years and was a wonderful asset to Forks Township and to the greater community, which she served.
The Miller family friendship was a long one, dating back to her days of Girl Scouting, with .Helen Miller, leader. Our current years’ contact was with the Forks Township Historical Society, which she helped to establish. May she rest in peace.
Charles Bradbury
May 14, 2021 at 6:51 pm
I was truly sadden to learn of the passing of Gladys. She was such a great lady. I got to know about the history of Forks Township from her. Particularly the area she lived in. I used to walk and bike ride the old rail trail near where she lived. In my inquisitiveness of the former railroad Gladys provided detailed written descriptions and pictures of what formerly was known as the “Cement Line”. I found several artifacts of that rail line and eventually gave them to her to give to the Forks Township Historical Society before we moved out of state. May she be at peace now. Fondly remembered, Charles and Donna (Tucson Arizona)
Nancy L Ball
May 14, 2021 at 8:46 pm
I was so sorry to learn of Gladys’ passing. During the years that we overlapped at Lafayette, she was always so cheerful and friendly. One could not ask for a better colleague.
Please accept my condolences.
Nancy
Nancy Ball
Ed Dietrich
May 15, 2021 at 10:59 am
To the family of Gladys Millheim,
I was so sorry to see the news of Gladys’ passing. I was the Food Service Director at Lafayette in the 1980’s. Our paths crossed many times but I remember the day I taught her to eat fried oysters. She trusted me and tried them and said they were good–maybe to make me happy. We often talked about recipes and a favorite recipe cookbook my family printed. Please take pleasure in her memory.
Dale & Kay Falcinelli
May 15, 2021 at 6:02 pm
We mourn the passing of Gladys. May the memories of times past bring joy and comfort to Melinda and Melanie and their families. Dale & Kay
Lori Peck
May 16, 2021 at 5:02 pm
So sorry to read about the loss of Gladys. I remember her well from family reunions and how friendly she always was. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God be with you,
Lori Peck and my mother, Gladys Millheim and family
Peggy Hartzell
May 22, 2021 at 4:31 am
I am very saddened to hear of Gladys passing. She was such a nice lady. I will miss throwing her paper. I will miss her. She would call me once in awhile for different things. RIP sweet Gladys. Also my condolences to her family.