Margaret Elizabeth "Toots or Tootsie" Rearick

Margaret Elizabeth Rearick of New Bethlehem, lovingly known as ""Liz"" to many and ""Toots"" or ""Tootsie"" to those closest to her, passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was 86 years old.

A graduate of Redbank Valley High School, Liz was a devout member of Springside Baptist Church, where her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She devoted much of her time to caring for others, offering her love, support and generosity to everyone around her.

Liz was a remarkable woman. She was instantly lovable, thoughtful, kind and deeply creative. Her greatest joy was her family, whom she cherished above all else. She poured her heart into everything she did, whether it was crafting, sewing, traveling with her beloved husband or spending time at the pond on the family farm where she was raised. Her warmth and spirit touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Randall Rearick; her children, Gregory Rearick (Becky) and Lisa Shreckengost (Lane); and her granddaughters, Leah Shreckengost and Amy Shreckengost-Bires (Kevin). Liz also leaves behind a large extended family of nieces, nephews, siblings-in-law, cousins and dear friends, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyal ""Flap"" and Della Henderson; her siblings, Clark Henderson (Thelma), Jane Kline (Pete) and Lucy Mae Ortz (Blair); her in-laws, Forrest "Heck" and Helen Rearick and her siblings-in-law, Frank Rearick, Mary Chestnut, Forrest ""Fud"" Rearick Jr. and John ""Fuzz"" Rearick.

Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, at the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service chapel, located at 233 Penn Street, New Bethlehem and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Springside Baptist Church, located at 3504 Route 28/66, New Bethlehem.

Funeral services will immediately follow at 11 a.m., Thursday, in the church, with the Rev. Randy DeSantis officiating.

Interment will take place in the Oakland Cemetery in Distant.

Online condolences may be sent to Liz's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com.