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Charles Reibman Obituary
(1917 - 2015)
Charles Reibman, 97, the last survivor of Louis and Eda (Kilbansky) Reibman's ten children, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA after a short illness. Born October 6, 1917 in New York City, he was predeceased by his wife Helen (Gold) Reibman, his son Ronald Reibman, six sisters and three brothers. A 1935 graduate of Easton High School, he was co-owner of Reibman's Children Shop in Easton for many years. He had been employed with J & J Distributors of NJ until his retirement in 1982. He was an active member of the former Merchants Association of the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce. Charles was a proud World War II Army veteran who served forty-one months in the Southwest Pacific Theatre. He is survived by his sons: Glenn and his wife Sue Ann of Forks Twp., PA; Gordon and his wife Elaine of Hamilton, NJ; and Roger of Bethlehem Twp., PA; four grandchildren and a daughter-in-law Dianna of Cumming, GA. He previously resided in Harrisburg with his companion of thirty-two years Lydia Miller. Services were held on Tuesday (March 3) at the Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton, PA. Interment was in Easton Cemetery. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Evon Gephart
February 22, 2021
Charlie Baby, I often think of you, and Lydia and talk about you, and what a wonderful person you were. We truly miss you and your funny wit!!. I am sure you are just as wonderful in heaven. Evon Gephart
March 9, 2015
Charlie, dear, dear friend. My family and I shall miss you. I treasure the many wonderful memories of times spent together. You and Lydia were so much a part of my family. My heartfelt condolences to Lydia, my BFF, and your "Honey".
Helen Bernat, Harrisburg, PA
Chris Crista and Sophie Detweiler, Camp Hill Pa
Paula and Joseph Yeager, Lubbock, TX
Evon Gephart
March 7, 2015
Lydia, I am so sorry to hear of Charlie Baby's passing. He was a wonderful and kind man, also had a funny sense of humor. He will never be forgotten.
Evon and Jim
Polly and Joseph Yeager
March 2, 2015
Charles, dear friend, we will miss you. October won't be the same without sending you a box of rugelach for your birthday. Lots of happy memories from holidays gone by. We wish comfort and peace to Lydia, Paddy, and your family.
Sam Rissmiller
March 2, 2015
God Bless You and your family in this time of sorrow
Judith Harris
March 1, 2015
Glenn, Sue Ann, Morgan, and Clay,
Sincere sympathy on your loss. Mr. Reibman obviously had many gifts and enjoyed a long and full life. Wishing all of you the same.
Rita Reibman
March 1, 2015
So sorry to hear about Uncle Charles.
Jon often talked about him. My condolences to the family.
Bob Huffstutler
March 1, 2015
Glenn, Gordie & Roger, my condolences and thoughts are with all of you. Cherish the memories.
ron lauer
March 1, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dawn Abbott
March 1, 2015
My deepest condolence to the Reibman Family. I remember as a child, my mother taking me shopping in their store. What happy times. May he R.I.P.
Helen Bernat
February 28, 2015
Knowing Charles was a privilege and a pleasure I had for many years. I will miss my friend. My condolences to his family and companion Lydia.
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