Estella L. Reitz, 86, of the Chicora Medical Center formerly of Bradys Bend died April 26, 2012 at the Chicora Medical Center. 
Born September 13, 1925 in St. Petersburg, PA, she was the daughter of Jacob and Irene (Dittman) Mays. 
She attended St. Petersburg Schools and on October 17, 1941, she married Ellis F. "Dick" Reitz. 

Estella was employed by Archway Cookie (Davis Cookie Co.), Rimersburg, PA for 5 years.  She also worked in the East Brady High School Cafeteria for several years. 
She was a member of St. Paul's Community Church in Sugarcreek Twp where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years.  Estella served the church as a volunteer in every possible aspect.  She especially enjoyed visiting with shut in's. 
Estella enjoyed music and in earlier years played the violin. 

She was a member of the American Legion Post 488 Auxiliary, Brady Bend, a founding member of the Sugarcreek Elementary PTA, a member of the Hilltop Beagle Auxiliary and member of the Sugarcreek Fire Department Auxiliary

She is survived by 5 daughters, Judy E. Drushel and husband Gary of Butler, PA.  Mary Lou Brinkley and husband John of Glenshaw, PA.  Loretta J. Weitzel and husband Terry of East Brady, PA.  Cheryl A. Mervis of Logan, OH. Lori L. Simpson and husband Doug of Queenstown, PA.  3 Sisters, Jane Adams and husband Robert of Franklin PA.  Katie Simms of Elyria, OH, and Faye Baughman and husband Ronald of Franklin, PA. 
Estella is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis F. "Dick" Reitz who died December 19, 1993.  1 Granddaughter Amy J. Foust, 1 Great Grandson Raymond E. Drushel and 1 Brother. 

Friends of Estella L. Reitz will be received 2-4, 7-9pm Sunday April 29, 2012 at the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home 105 4th Street East Brady, PA 16028

Funeral Services will be held 9am Monday April 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Community Church with the Rev. Randall Forester, officiating. 

Private Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Sugarcreek Twp. Armstrong Co.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Paul's Community Church 2167 Route 268 Chicora, PA 16028

To View or Express Condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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