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2022

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Christopher Reifsnyder Obituary

Christopher D. "Jeep" Reifsnyder, 53, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, at his residence.

Born Aug. 6, 1969, in Pottsville, he was a son of Judith A. (Hughes) Reifsnyder, of Schuylkill Haven, and the late Edward W. Reifsnyder Jr.

He was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven.

After graduating from Schuylkill Haven High School, Christopher was the owner of Summit View Restaurant.

In addition to his father, Christopher was also preceded in death by an uncle, Raymond Reifsnyder.

Christopher is survived by two children, Elaina and Connor Reifsnyder, both at home; a brother, Michael, husband of Denise Reifsnyder, of Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Jennifer Koch, of Orwigsburg; nephews, Dillion Koch, Brady Koch and Parker Reifsnyder; a niece, Zoie Reifsnyder; and an uncle, Jimmy Joe Reifsnyder. He is also survived by his aunt and Phillies partner, Donna Potts.

A Celebration of Life memorial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Schuylkill Haven, with the Rev. Ted Rathman officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in the Cressona Cemetery. At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, 151 Earl Stoyer Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. To extend condolences online, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Republican & Herald from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2022.

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Memorial Events
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Nov

3

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Grace Evangelical Congregational Church

Schuylkill Haven, PA

Nov

3

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Grace Evangelical Congregational Church

Schuylkill Haven, PA

Nov

3

Interment

Cressona Cemetery

PA

Funeral services provided by:

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. - Schuylkill Haven

25 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

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