Edward G. Reichwein, 92, of Main Street, Locustdale, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Shamokin Geisinger Community Hospital, Coal Township. Born in Ashland, February 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Peifer Reichwein. He was employed as a truck driver for International Paper Company of Mt. Carmel, and later as a school bus driver for Zimmerman Busing of Ringtown.  Ed was a past supervisor for Conyngham Township, and Fire Chief of the Locustdale Fire Company. He enjoyed spending time with family and telling stories of the past.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army in the 826 Tank Battalion, earning the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. 

Preceding him in death was his wife, Thelma Guinther, passing August 25, 2003, a son Charles “Butch” Reichwein, passing April 30, 1995, and a son Edward “Dink” Reichwein Jr., passing September 25, 2014.

Survivors

Daughter:  Joan (James) Kleman, Locustdale

Son:  Lee Reichwein, Locustdale

Son:  Mark (Melissa) Reichwein, Mt. Carmel

Brother:  Raymond (Emily) Reichwein, Ashland

Sister:  Ruth Benditt, Philadelphia

Sister: Nancy Goodfellow, Perkasie

Eight Grandchildren:  Amy (Scott) Palubinsky, Angela (Brian) Kuzma, Brian (Britney) Lizama-Kleman, Tyler Reichwein, Christopher (Rachel) Monahan, Justin Reichwein, Gerard (Breanna) Reichwein, Hannah Reichwein.

Nine Great Grandchildren:  Madelyn Kuzma, Aubrianna Palubinsky, Vera Reichwein, Jackson Palubinsky, Ava Palubinsky, Bo Lizama-Kleman, Sage Reichwein, Elijah Reichwein, Arizona Reichwein

Many friends, Nieces, and Nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11 AM, in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 47 South Market Street, Mt. Carmel.  The Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, pastor will be celebrant.  A viewing will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 5 PM until 8 PM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Interment will be in the New Saint Mauritius Cemetery, Ashland.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Ed’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN., 38105.  Visit www.Friutzfuneralhome.com.