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Shirley E. Ihling

January 11, 2023

Shirley E. Ihling, 90 of Forks Twp., PA died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at ProMedica, Easton. Born May 11, 1932 in Wilson Borough she was a daughter of the late Mae (Banko) and Richard Wilhelm. Her husband Charles Ihling died in 2020. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and a member of the First Baptist Church in Phillipsburg, NJ.

Shirley is survived by her 4 children: Charles Ihling (Connie) of Bethlehem, PA, Richard Ihling (Joanne) of Clinton, NJ, Cindy Cortazzo of Texas, Loralee Smith (Scott) of Nazareth, PA; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Her sister Madeline Worley died in 2021.

Services are 11 AM Monday (Jan. 16) in First Baptist Church, 810 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. 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.

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  1. Christopher V. Sakos

    January 13, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    Dear Rich-Maria and I send our most sincere condolences on your Mom’s passing. She sounded like a real nice person. I’m sure she passed away being proud to call you her son. May she Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Chris and Maria Sakos