Grace J. Rheinhart, 93, formerly of Easton, died Monday, March 13, 2017 in Gracedale.
Born April 27, 1923 in Filetown, she was a daughter of the late Robert Louis and Mary Jane (Houser) Colver. Her husband of 59 years, Robert L. Rheinhart died in 2007.
Grace worked at Binney & Smith for over 30 years and retired in 1983. She was a member of New Creation United Church of Christ and the Diana’s Missionary Circle. She graduated from Nazareth High School in 1941. She was an avid camper, quilter and cross stitcher. In retirement she was an active volunteer and received many awards. She also enjoyed baking and was known for her molasses crumb cake.
Surviving are nieces and nephews and her great-niece and caregiver, Peggy Benfield. Her siblings, Lillian Laros, Frances Minnich, Frankiln Colver, Olive Bush, Elmira Breyfogle, Bessie Trach and Jessie Colver died earlier.
Services will be 11:00 am Monday, March 20, 2017 in New Creation United Church of Christ, Palmer Township. Visitation will be 10:00 am until service time Monday in the church. Interment in Easton Heights Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Contributions may be made to New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Becky Leas Krepps
April 26, 2017 at 1:15 pm
Dear Family of Grace,
Grace and I share a birthday. Grace was a good friend of my Mother, Lois Leas, as they worked together at Binney and Smith. Grace sort of adopted me as her “neice” and did many nice things for me. She called me many times over the years and I “tracked” her down at Gracedale last year after not hearing from her for awhile. She seemed quite happy but I don’t believe she remembered me. We always sent birthday greetings. I just learned of her death and want you to know what a special person she was.
Condolences to all,