Ruth Reichard

Ruth (Nachod) Reichard, 88 Ruth (Nachod) Reichard, 88, wife of the late John F. Reichard passed away peacefully on November 26, 2013 at her residence in Pennswood Village, Newtown, Pa. Survivors: Her two sons Scot (Maureen) and J. Nicholas (Melda), along with her sister Irma Satterthwaite. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ruth was born in Abington, Pa and raised in the Philadelphia area, but resided in multiple places throughout the United States, before retiring in Bethesda, MD. She held various jobs including teacher and administrative positions, but her true passion was politics. A lifelong democrat, who was actively involved in politics at both the local and state level in Pennsylvania, including being a state committee representative during the late 60s and early 70s. Ruth enjoyed volunteering for local organizations, such as after school reading programs at neighborhood grade schools, the Red Cross and Salvation Army. She loved spending time with her family, being outdoors, particularly walking on the beaches of the east coast collecting seashells, reading (especially about the Kennedy's), ice cream and a good bowl of soup. Services: Will be private. Memorials: May be directed to Paralyzed Veterans of America and Autism Speaks. Published in The Daily Times on Dec. 4, 2013