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Calling Hours:
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 4:00-7:00pm
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA

Private Memorial Service:
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 7:00pm
Josh Reichard, Debbie's nephew, officiating

Debra A. Reichard, age 70, of Shay Rd., Perry Twp., Hadley, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022 in UPMC Hamot after a courageous four year battle with ALS.

She was born in Greenville on October 5, 1951 to Richard N. and Antoinette M. (Tofani) Burns. Her father Richard was killed in action during the Korean War two weeks after her birth. Her mother was then married to Herbert L. Bresnan, Sr. Debbie was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High School and had been employed for twenty years in the food service department of Commodore Perry School District. She was of the Catholic Faith and was an avid reader, enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, traveling, spending winters in Avon Park, FL, annual family trip in the summer to Corolla, NC, social gatherings with her card club and class of 1969 girls and attending and supporting her grandchildren's activities.

Debbie will be most remembered for being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. On October 10, 1969 she married Joe Reichard, he survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Jennifer M. Nelson and her husband Jon of Girard, PA, her son, Joseph L. Reichard and his wife Julie of Greenville, two sisters, Terri Kimmy and her husband Rick of Clearfield, PA and Sheryl Mohr and her husband Jeff of Greenville, a brother, Tim Burns and his wife Pam of Hadley and five grandchildren, Lauryn Robie, Ryleigh Robie, Jacob Nelson, Nolan Reichard and Carter Reichard. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Herbert L. Bresnan, Jr., a niece, Mary K. Burns and her mother and father-in-law, Pete and Jean Reichard.

Memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association, 1300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.

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21 Comments

  1. Anonymous Anonymous
    May 10, 2022    

    My condolences for your loss. Debbie was a very special lady and will be remembered and missed by everyone who knew her! Bless the family in the coming days, weeks and years as you go through life holding onto the memories. ❤️

  2. Linda Sernik Linda Sernik
    May 10, 2022    

    My condolences for your loss. Debbie was a very special lady and will be remembered and missed by everyone who knew her! Bless the family in the coming days, weeks and years as you go through life holding onto the memories. ❤️

  3. Karen and Rick Foulk Karen and Rick Foulk
    May 10, 2022    

    Joe and family, we were so very sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie. I have lots of great memories of us double dating back in high school. Debbie was a wonderful person and will be deeply be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Cherish all the memories you had as a family. We are so very sorry we can’t make calling hours as we are leaving on vacation on Tuesday but we will be thinking of you.

  4. Skeet and Candy Owens Skeet and Candy Owens
    May 10, 2022    

    Skeet and I send our sincere condolences to Joe and the entire family. Debbie was such a wonderful, caring person and such a great Wife, Mom and Grandmother, her family was her life . Prayers for the entire family at this time of great sorrow, heaven has gained an angel.

  5. Dale and Pam Wilson Dale and Pam Wilson
    May 10, 2022    

    So sorry to hear about your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. Greg Greenlee Greg Greenlee
    May 10, 2022    

    My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family. Keeping you all in my prayers as you Celebrate Debbie s Life.

  7. Rob Conrad & Lori McCracken Rob Conrad & Lori McCracken
    May 10, 2022    

    Our deepest condolences at the loss of such a loving, caring, vibrant person. May you each hang onto the memories of the good times in the days, weeks, months and years to come. Know that she is with you always and would want nothing but your happiness.

  8. Lesa Lesa
    May 10, 2022    

    We met Joe and Debbie in Avon Park. Fl. She and Joe were alway thinking of others, Debbie was kind and fun to be around. She will be missed by so many. Love Larry and Lesa

  9. Brynne and Jeff Furia Brynne and Jeff Furia
    May 10, 2022    

    Joe and family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you comfort during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.

  10. Marj Hodge Kramer Marj Hodge Kramer
    May 10, 2022    

    I am deeply saddened to hear that Debbie is gone. I have many wonderful memories of our friendship and am so glad we got to visit at the last class reunion and that we had kept in touch over the years. She was a good, good friend. My heart goes out to you, Joe, and to your children and grandchildren. Love you, Marjie

  11. Dale Cook Dale Cook
    May 11, 2022    

    Jen
    So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. I know how close you were with her and how much she will be missed by you and your family.

  12. Jeffrey Engstrom Jeffrey Engstrom
    May 11, 2022    

    We are sending our condolences to Joe and the Richard family. So sad to hear about Debra. We will remember the family in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, your memories of her will be of comfort in this difficult time.
    Jeff and Pam Engstrom

  13. Ron Gilmore Ron Gilmore
    May 11, 2022    

    Jen,
    My condolences to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  14. Deb Powell Shartle Deb Powell Shartle
    May 11, 2022    

    Sending my sincere sympathy to Joe and family. I was raised in Hadley and spent a lot of time at the Reichards.I always enjoyed when Deb was there. She was always very friendly and so much fun. May she Rest In Peace.

  15. Shelly Shelly
    May 12, 2022    

    So saddened to lose my cousin and mostly my friend. Love and prayers for family . Heaven gained an angel❤❤

  16. Joanie Pickens Joanie Pickens
    May 12, 2022    

    My deepest sympathy to all of you. I was so sad to hear of Debbie’s passing. I considered her a good friend that I’ve known since 1st grade. Deb was special inside and out and truly loved her family. She will be sorely missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  17. Christine G Davis Christine G Davis
    May 12, 2022    

    Joe and Family: my deepest condolences we have all lost a family treasure. Debbie was a kind and loving person to all those around her especially her family, and this was from her very beginning from what I remember from when we were very, very young. We will all miss her very much. Love and prayers for you, Chris

  18. Linda Schadt Linda Schadt
    May 12, 2022    

    My sympathies & hugs for all of Deb’s family. She was a very beautiful person with a great heart. May all your memories bring you comfort. I’m so sorry for your loss.

  19. Ann Marie Fry (Consiglio) Ann Marie Fry (Consiglio)
    May 12, 2022    

    My Deepest Sympathies to Joe & his complete family, I was so saddened to get the news that Debbie had passed away. We went to school together, she graduated in 1969 & I graduated in 1968. Debbie always had such a beautiful smile & a wonderful personality to go with that smile. The heavens definitely gained a beautiful angel in Debbie. Most definitely.
    My thoughts & prayers are with you, Joe & your family. May the beautiful memories that you share with Debbie be etched into your hearts forever. So sorry for your loss.

  20. Kathy & Armand Chimenti Kathy & Armand Chimenti
    May 13, 2022    

    Jen, John & family,
    It is with much sadness that we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. May your memories comfort you and you soon find peace in your hearts.

  21. Chris Bradley Chris Bradley
    May 17, 2022    

    Jen,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an extraordinary lady. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Chris Bradley

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