Richard Russell Reinhart

        Richard Russell Reinhart, 72, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in his Sinking Spring home, with his loving and devoted wife Noreen V. (Schnable) Reinhart by his side.  Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard and Florence (Beissel) Reinhart. Ricky and Noreen would have celebrated their 33rd Wedding Anniversary on November 21st.

        Ricky was educated through the Reading School District and worked as a candy maker for over 30 years at Luden’s/Hershey’s in Reading.  He was an avid sports fan, cheering the loudest for the Raiders, Eagles, Phillies and Flyers.  He also loved NASCAR and local dirt track racing and playing baseball against his fellow employees at Luden’s.  He was a member of the Lincoln Park Fire Company.

        Above all, family meant everything to Ricky.  In addition to Noreen, he will be especially missed by his fur babies Midnight, Princess and Buddy.  Surviving are his sisters, Susan L. Valle (Richard) of Plowville, Debra A. Reinhart of Flying Hills, and Tracy M. Reinhart (Robert Troutman) of Kenhorst, his sister-in-law, Lyn R. Wasner (George) of Wernersville, and brother-in-law, Francis E. Schnable, Jr. (Traci) of Exeter Township, along with eight nieces, four nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.  

        In addition to his parents, Ricky was predeceased by a brother, Glenn A. Reinhart, and a sister, Peggy L. Pergola.

        Celebration of Life Services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00-8:00PM at Klee Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington, PA.  Inurnment will be private. 

        In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ricky’s honor to either The Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 (berksarl.org), or The Humane Society of Berks County at Humane Pennsylvania, 1729 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA  19604 (humanepa.org).    www.kleefuneralhome.com

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