Obituaries

Sheldon Irving Himber, 87 of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital Warren Campus. Born June 28, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY he was a son of the late Samuel and Lillian Himber. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers and owned and operated Himber & Associates since 1974 before retiring. As a contractor, Sheldon was most proud of the numerous temples and houses of worship that he built, including Bnai Abraham in Livingston, NJ. Sheldon was a member of Bnai Shalom Congregation, Easton. An avid history buff, Sheldon amassed a library of books on the Civil War and took frequent trips to historical sites. In retirement, he loved saltwater sport fishing, playing poker and the Sunday New York Times.

He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Billings; his son: Adam Himber of Middletown, RI, nieces and a nephew. A brother Buddy Himber predeceased him.

Graveside services will be held at Noon on Wednesday (May 18) at Easton Cemetery, N. 7th St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gail S. Cornish, 84 of Bethlehem, PA died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Kirkland Village. Born December 20, 1937 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Madeleine (Sharp) Schumann. She was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School and former teacher’s aide at Lehigh Valley Head Start. Gail was a member of the Palmer Moravian Church, Palmer Twp. and former member and Past President of the Easton Area Jaycee Wives. She had been a member of the Junior Auxiliary of Easton Hospital, the Weller Center for Health Education Apple Corps and the URW Club. She was also a volunteer Exhibit Interpreter at the Crayola Factory and Meals on Wheels volunteer.

Gail is survived by her 4 children: Kim A. Malavolta (Dennis) of Stockertown, PA, Kelley A. Cornish (Linda) of NYC, NY, Kyle R. Cornish (Lynn) of Coopersburg, PA and Kevin M. Cornish (Kelly) of Lake Mary, FL; brothers: Mark and David Schumann; 7 grandchildren: Ryan, Megan, Dustin, Lucas, Kaitlyn, Harrison and Myles; a great-granddaughter: Cameron and her constant companion for 20 years: Robert Bergren. She was predeceased by her husband: Richard G. Cornish in 1994 and her brother: Robert Schumann.

A Celebration of Gail’s Life will be held from 2 to 6 PM Friday, July 8, 2022 at Llantrisant Wellness Center, 336 Bushkill Dr., Tatamy, PA. Dress is casual, food and drink will be provided. 

Memorial contributions may be made to ProJeCt of Easton, 320 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042 or Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 1302 N. Sherman St., Allentown, PA 18109. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Charlene A. Reed, 54, of Easton, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in her home. Born December 8, 1967 in Easton, she was a daughter of Mary (Bartholomew) Woeppel of Easton and the late Charles Easterday.

Surviving with her mother, Mary, are her husband, Russell A. Reed; two sons, Jeremy Reed and his wife, Brandi of Easton; and Scott Statler of Easton; a step-daughter, Lauren Stout of Easton; two sisters, Tammy Brunstetter and Angie Broach; and seven grandchildren. A son, Steven Schratt and a brother, Charles Easterday died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday in the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Eric C. Leuschner, 62, of Forks Township, died Sunday, May 1, 2022 in his home. Born November 20, 1959 in Woodbury, NJ, he was a son of the late Curt E. and Elaine (Milnor) Leuschner. He and his wife, Marjorie (Dennee) Leuschner were married 33 years. Eric was a project engineer for Foster Wheeler for over 20 years. He was a member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church and a leader with Boy Scout Troop #29.

Surviving with his wife, Marjorie are a son, Zachary Leuschner and his wife, Leah; a daughter, Jessica Leuschner; a brother, Carl Leuschner; and a sister, Debra Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, www.appalachiantrail.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.