Obituary Notice: Mary Louise Folley Reichhardt (Provided photo)
Mary Louise Folley Reichhardt was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph. She was the loving mother of Mary Jane Malczynski and her husband, John and Maxine Reichhardt. She was the cherished grandmother of Mary Lynn, Kim and Mark and the great-grandmother to Alec, Amanda, Samantha and Whitney.
From her beginnings as the second youngest of six children born to an Italian immigrant family, she soared beyond expectations. Walking 12
miles (round-trip) to Houtzdale School, she graduated as its valedictorian.
She entered nursing school in New York at the age of 17 years, delivered babies in Harlem, performed public health nursing in the Midwest and served the country as a flight nurse during World War II.
Her humanitarianism was universal. Much like Mother Teresa, her commitment to Catholicism, the Blessed Mother and the needy, was
unrelenting.
She was the local “go-to” for the neighbors who needed medical or nursing attention. She was also the confidant to the emotionally wanting.
Although her primary residence was Whitestone, NY, she never missed summers “on the farm” in Ginter, initially caring for her invalid mother while she herself being a wife and mother.
In the years to follow, she enjoyed her Pennsylvania surroundings, and forever friends. She is often remembered by many in Pennsylvania for teaching them or their children how to swim.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Houtzdale. Father Zab Amar will officiate. A luncheon will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey.
One of her greatest joys was walking in the Pennsylvania woods. She has now taken her final, glorious walk … to HEAVEN.
Arrangements are entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.