Edith Reiss

Edith "Edie" Reiss, age 95, of Haycock Township, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21 in the comfort of here home. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Reiss. Born in Perkasie, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Hattie (Watts) Detweiler. Edie was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Applebachsville. She sang in the choir and enjoyed putting up the holiday decorations in the church. Edie also belonged to the Recycled Seniors. She and a group of her peers would often be found singing to the local nursing home residence. Edie was known as being the best dressed, especially for her hats in Haycock. She would often be seen sharing her crafts and at the flea markets and yard sales. Edie is survived by son; Don C. Reiss, wife Patricia, of Quakertown, daughters; Lori Roediger of Haycock Twp. and Cynthia D. Diehl, husband Fred, of Coopersburg, sister; Ethel Seachrist of Bradenton, Fl, daughter-in-law; Susan Reiss of Quakertown. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. In addition to her husband and parents, Edie is preceded in death by son; Raymond Gary Reiss. Calling hours will be held on Sat., Dec. 27th, 2014 from 9:30-11:30am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 837 Old Bethlehem Rd., Quakertown, 18951. Funeral service to follow in the church. Interment in the church cemetery following the service. Arrangements under the direction of Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, 18951 In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to: Operation Smile, 2641 Faculty Blvd, Virginia Beach 23453.