WEST SALEM Betty May Reichert, 94, of West Salem, passed away Friday, October 02, 2015 at her home.
She was born May 20, 1921 to William and Clara Dintaman Firestone. On July 10, 1943 she married Paul Donavon Reichert. He preceded her in death in 1979.
Betty was a homemaker and a graduate of Chester High School. She then attended the Ohio State University and was a graduate of Oberlin School of Commerce.
Betty was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Pittsburg, the Wooster-Wayne DAR, New Pittsburg Sr. Citizens, the Ladies Group and Alter Guild at St. Peter, The Perry Twp. Homemakers Club and the Se-Gar Club. She was also a member of the State Board of Church Women. She loved caring for her flowers and birds.
Surviving are children Donavon (Linda) Reichert of Wooster, Kathryn (Scott) Wertz of West Salem, Robert (Sharon) Reichert of Wooster and Anne (Tim) Bonn of Cincinnati. 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren and a sister, Marguerite Baker of Florida.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Taylor, Odella Reichert and Naomi Kinney, all of Wooster, and a brother, Chester Firestone of Wooster.
Friends may call Tuesday evening, October 6, from 6-8 pm at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill Street, Wooster, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 9451 Ashland Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in New Pittsburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish may make a memorial contribution to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 9451 Ashland Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Hospice for all the care given in their short time with Betty.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
St. Peter Lutheran Church 9451 Ashland Road. Wooster, Ohio 44691
Service
11:00 A.M. Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church 9451 Ashland Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691
Visitation
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at the funeral home
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