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Theresa A. “Tootie” Reichard (1937 – 2025)

Theresa A. “Tootie” Reichard, 88, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born on New Year’s Day, 1937, in Freemansburg, she brought joy and warmth into the world from the very beginning. She was the daughter of the late George and Agnes (Baron) Yurko, and the beloved wife of the late Calvin N. Reichard Jr., who passed in 2006. Their love story and lifelong partnership were the foundation of a family filled with laughter, loyalty and love. Known by most as “Tootie,” Theresa was a familiar face in the Hellertown community. For three decades, she served neighbors and friends behind the counter of the former Prosser Drug Store, where her friendly smile and kind heart left a lasting impression. Later, she brought that same spirit to Giant Food Stores, where she worked for another 10 years. Theresa was a woman of deep faith and a devoted member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Hellertown. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, bingo nights and time spent surrounded by the ones she loved most. Whether sharing a laugh at family gatherings or sitting quietly holding a grandchild’s hand, Tootie’s presence was a gift. Tootie will be remembered not only for her enduring love for her family but also for her gentle spirit, her kindness to everyone she met and the quiet strength with which she lived her life. She leaves behind a tapestry of memories woven with hugs, laughter and unwavering devotion.

SURVIVORS

She was a proud and loving mother to her daughters: Brenda L. Rodriguez and husband Rick E., Pamela T. Jones and husband Thomas J., both of Hellertown; Tootie’s legacy lives on in her grandchildren: Tonya M. (Craig) Medei, Tarah L. (Collin) Wisser, C.J. (Sheena) Jones, and Amanda T. (Jeremy) Bauder; and her great-grandchildren: Makenzy, Austin, Abbie, Elliot, Gavin, Ava, Calvin and Giavanna. She is also survived by her brother Bernard Yurko and his wife Pamela, of Nazareth. She was predeceased by her brothers: George Jr., Charles M., Edward and Donald. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is reunited with her beloved Calvin and her brothers, and that her spirit lives on in every family meal, every game of bingo and every tender moment shared in her memory.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown, PA 18055. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit Heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Theresa’s name may be made to her church.